Jenny-Jinya's impactful comics delve into the plight of animals exploited for entertainment and hunted for food, highlighting the urgent need for change in how we treat our fellow creatures.
This time, Jenny-Jinya's comics delve into two poignant stories. The first centers around a lion forced to perform under the harsh glare of circus lights, highlighting the exploitation of animals for entertainment. The second sheds light on the heartbreaking reality of whale hunts in the Faroe Islands , where pilot whales are driven ashore and slaughtered in a traditional practice.
These comics, however, transcend merely depicting animal suffering; they serve as a powerful critique of humanity's impact on the natural world. They are raw, emotional, and serve as a quiet call to action for a more compassionate and responsible existence.One of Jenny-Jinya's recurring themes is the portrayal of the Grim Reaper in a surprisingly compassionate role. We spoke to the artist about the inspiration behind this unique depiction and what the Reaper symbolizes to her. Jenny-Jinya shared, 'I have always been heartbroken about the way animals are treated in this world. One look at the news or the accounts of animal rights activists and you can see that animals all over the world have to suffer at the hands of humans. And it feels so bizarre how most people just don’t care, even though so much of it could so easily be avoided. Before I drew the first comic, I had read about abused and abandoned dogs. These animals did nothing wrong but were not allowed to be happy for a single day in their short lives. And then I thought, can’t death at least be kind to them if humans couldn’t?'As Jenny-Jinya's work gains momentum, we inquired if she feels a growing responsibility to tackle even more complex global issues through her art. 'That was the case at the beginning, but I almost broke down,' she confessed. 'You WANT to tell stories about everything you hear, you want to save them all, but I had to realize that I’m just one person. I’m not the WWF or Peta, I’m a one-woman show and there’s a whole sea of topics I want to tell stories about. Both for my readers and for myself, I need to tell stories in between that don’t deal with a grievance, to take a breath, to stay sane. Then I go through my list and think about which topic I can come up with a story about. Sometimes organizations also ask if I can take up a certain topic.'Jenny-Jinya's comics illuminate a wide spectrum of animal welfare challenges, each with its unique complexities and heartbreaking realities. We asked her about her research and preparation process for illustrating such diverse and intricate topics. 'That is very different. Sometimes they are well-known problems and I simply read a lot of articles and often also how it is handled in different countries. Sometimes vets or animal rights activists contact me. Sometimes I get topics suggested by my readers. I take notes as much as I can. Sometimes I have a topic and images and scenes immediately pop into my head that would be suitable for a story. But other times I sit in front of it for weeks and just can’t think of anything. It’s a process, but no matter what, I put my heart and soul into it and I hope the stories reach as many people as possible and raise awareness for those issues.'She adds that her inspiration stems from a deep empathy for animals and a desire to expose the injustices they face. Jenny-Jinya believes that art has the power to inspire change and that her comics can serve as a catalyst for greater compassion and action towards animals
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