A LUXE Life Interview with Jamie & Jeremy Wells
LUXE Vol. 2 Issue 4 p. 211
When Jamie and Jeremy Wells met while painting in a field in Tennessee, as part of a public art project, they had no way of knowing where the path before the would lead. Namely: a marriage, a daughter and a thriving partnership that is redefining the perception of decorative painting. Through their Houston- and Austin-based company, Imago Dei, the Wells treat every installation as an opportunity to showcase their profound love of fine art. It’s a challenge that Jeremy thrives on: “We’re very ambitious in our thinking when it comes to our vision for a space,” he says. “We don’t let our past experiences limit our creativity, and we’re always striving to create the most amazing thing.” The results are reflected in works that find inspirations from the great masters, as well as abstract tradition. The youthful aspirations they shared before their chance meeting are now being fulfilled in unison, and for Jamie, that’s the best part. “It’s a total blast,” she says. “I can’t imagine working with anyone else.” www.imagodei.pro; 713.466.9990
Favorite Museum?
Jeremy: Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts. It’s world class, and we go there all the time.
Jamie: I love the Uffizi in Italy.
One masterpiece you wish you’d done yourself?
Jeremy: The Sistine Chapel.
Jamie: William Bouguereau’s Elder Sister.
Alternative occupation?
Jeremy: Actor or entrepreneur.
Jamie: Oceanographer.
Favorite artist?
Jeremy: Malcolm Liepke. He’s amazing at capturing emotion, and I admire his use of color.
Jamie: I adore John Singer Sargent.
One thing you can’t live without?
Jeremy: My iPhone.
Jamie: My MacBook Pro.
How do you approach a new design?
Jeremy: We listen to the client and translate the information into art.
Jamie: We design on computers. This allows us to show our clients exactly what the work will look like in their space.
Photo: F. Carter Smith
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