Conversations with Sierra Jeter

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sierra Jeter.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My unique journey to becoming an artist has been a long one. And it’s directly related to my healing. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to remember who I am and where I come from. And after being disconnected from myself for a long time, I began to remember my love for art and for creating.

For most of my 20s, I’ve worked within the nonprofit industrial complex in social movements as a community organizer and marketing professional. At that time, I mostly expressed my creativity through my photography business that I had on the side, where I did live music photography and marketing for political campaigns for two years. But in 2021, I was 25, and I found myself in a cycle of burnout. Which resulted in a mental and physical health collapse. This was one of the many wake-up calls that I had during the pandemic. That year I began to put more of my energy and intention into my wellness.

As my well-being became my top priority, I started to clear out and release many unhealthy habits, which made space for me to start exploring the many different things in my life that nourish my soul. Fluid acrylics nourish my soul, and I was and continue to be so inspired by what I create, what other talented artists create, my support system, community, Mother Earth and the limitless possibilities that life has to offer. I’m 26 now. This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity, support and resources to invest in Sierra Jeter Art for the first time in my life. After years of creating, careful planning, collaborating, praying, intention, and seed watering, I am now beginning to see the flowers of my creativity bloom.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Sure there are bumps along the way but that’s all a part of the journey. Learning how to trust the journey. Learning how to trust myself and others. Learning how to let others support me. Investing in myself and being willing to take risks. At this point, I’ve had many life-changing experiences and have learned many challenging lessons. And it got to a point where I learned a lot. I experienced a lot. I got a little wiser and more clear about what it is that I would like to contribute to the world. There was a lot of internal work and shifting that needed to happen before I could enter the visual arts world authentically and with confidence. But as I began to recognize and own my gifts, I also realized the power that those gifts have, especially when they are shared with others.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a visual artist living on Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe lands (Denver, Colorado), my work is influenced by spirit, mother earth, emotions, dreams, sovereignty, plant medicine, the divine feminine and my Afro-indigenous lineage.

Sierra Jeter Art is a creative expression that supports the healing, creativity, transformation and highest visions of all beings through unique handmade fluid artwork and color therapy.

I create unique handmade acrylic paintings, commissioned artwork and psychedelic art prints that feature colorful, complex and unique movements which mimic the dynamics of our world and human consciousness. My paintings offer a variety of visual experiences to the naked eye. My main intention for sharing my art is to invoke a visual experience that fills the viewer with emotions of expansion, inspiration and empowerment.

Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
I am a self-taught artist with no formal training. With that being said, I am always open to learning new techniques and am constantly growing in my craft. I think it’s really important for people to know that I didn’t discover my gifts as an artist until later on in life. Over the past year or so, I’ve had to clear out and make space for art and creativity in my life, which took a lot of intention, experience and discernment. It took a lot for me to get to this beautiful beginning, and I am very happy to be here, doing what I love and being able to share my heart and passion with others. You all caught me at a very pivotal moment in my life to do this interview. I just started selling my art two months ago and I am learning as I go and trusting the journey. It is truly a blessing to be able to share my heart and soul with you all. I am so grateful. Thank you for this opportunity.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @sierrajeterart

Image Credits
Feature photo, Ty Smith