About

Jean Mason is a Bay Area-based artist and print designer whose work is shaped by place, pattern, and material curiosity. She currently works as an Art Director for Papyrus, balancing commercial design practice with an independent studio rooted in observation and experimentation.

Jean holds an MFA in Fibers from Savannah College of Art and Design and a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Dartmouth College. Her creative path has taken her around the world- from an artist residency in Lacoste, France to a gallery fellowship in New Delhi, to many tucked away corners of the US- and the visual and material cultures of the places she’s lived continue to inform her practice.

Outside of the studio, Jean likes to move around outdoors as much as possible - when not cooking or making farm animal noises for her toddler, she is happiest cycling, hiking, sailing, and swimming. Jean especially enjoys open water swimming in the chilly Bay, spending summers in Maine, and looks forward to wildflower season in CA every year!

Artist Statement

My artistic perspective is heavily informed by my environment, and my work often feels as though it shapeshifts as I move through different spaces. I’m fascinated by how the natural world, built environment, visual and material cultures, social dynamics, and economic forces intertwine to give each place its distinct character. Through painting, printmaking, textiles, and mixed media, my work observes these intersections and translates them into visual expressions that evoke a sense of place.