Artist of the Month
Every month, the library highlights a local artist by exhibiting their work in the Dr. E. Irene Boardman Community Room.
The exhibit area is open to the public during regular library hours. The Community Room is used for programs and events; so, guests wanting to view the artwork should check ahead of time to see if the exhibit will be accessible.
If you would like to exhibit art at the Prospect Public Library, we would love to host you. Call us at 203.758.3001, email korenprospectlibrary@gmail.com.​, or complete the New Artist Submission Form below.
April Artist:
Yan Jennifer
During the month of April, the Prospect Public Library will be featuring the artwork of Yan Jennifer in the Irene Boardman Community Room.
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The Prospect Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 to 5, Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 7, and Saturday 10 to 3. The library is closed on Saturday during July and August. Please call us at 203.758.3001 or visit our website, www.prospectlibrary.com, with any inquiries.
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Artist Bio & Statement:
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Yan Jennifer is a multi-talented professional whose career bridges fashion, wellness, beauty, and fine art. Her journey began in Guangzhou, China, in 2002, where she worked as a buyer, merchandiser, and designer in the fashion industry. That same year, she completed coursework at Alcanta International Education Institution, gaining foundational knowledge in MBA-level Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Production Management.
In 2007, upon relocating to Hangzhou, she deepened her expertise through a fashion design course that provided hands-on training in pattern making, sewing technology, and fabric grading. This advanced skillset enhanced her ability to collaborate with overseas clients and sharpened her aesthetic sense—laying a vital foundation for her artistic expression.
After moving to the U.S. in 2014, Yan explored creative avenues including makeup artistry, wedding photography, and modeling with the John Casablancas Agency. By 2016, she had become a licensed massage therapist in Connecticut, offering wellness services while continuing to pursue artistic growth.
That same year, Yan began formal training in acrylic and oil painting at Branford Art Studio under artist Marc Anthony Massaro, developing a signature style rooted in portraiture and emotion. Her work expanded to include fluid art and nature-inspired themes, reflecting her fascination with movement, color, and inner light.
In 2023, she was accepted into the Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute in Florida, where she studied under Elli Milan, Dimitra Milan, and John Milan. Her art—infused with both classical techniques and modern vision—explores the human experience, emotion, and beauty.
Today, Yan paints from her home studio using oils and mixed media to create vibrant, multidimensional works. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire, uplift, and reflect beauty through art.
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