Prepare for an emotional ride as we explore Jenny-Jinya’s latest heartfelt masterpiece. Jenny is well-known for her tearjerker cartoons that throw light on vital subjects. Her most recent work tackles the themes of death and life via the stories of beloved pets—a faithful dog, a dedicated cat, and adored pet parrots that have crossed the rainbow bridge.
Jenny told that her love of drawing has been a lifetime obsession: “My mother always said I drew before I could walk.” I took up a pencil as a child and never stopped scribbling. Yes, I have always aspired to be an artist. “I wanted to tell stories and build worlds.”
We must caution you that some stories may softly pull at your heartstrings before you scroll down. Prepare the tissues!
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“It reminds me of you”
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Jenny revealed that it was her sympathy for the Reaper that gave her the concept for “Life.” Despite his amiable demeanour, she believes that his line of work is depressing and lonely. People mistreat him and hold him responsible for things a lot.
Jenny, however, wants us to understand that the Reaper is but a part of life. She thinks life itself is the one thing that truly gets him and likes him.
“I can still hear them sometimes.”
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Jenny to go further into her artistic process once more. We inquired about the idea behind the artist’s comics with such powerful and emotional subjects because she is an artist that brings emotions to life via her work. “Weltschmerz” is the term used in Germany to refer to the “painfully felt melancholy that someone feels about their own inadequacy,” Jenny clarified. You read and hear so much about the awful things happening in the world, yet you are powerless to address them all. The original Loving Reaper comic, which followed an abandoned dog who was waiting for his family, was inspired by this sentiment.This occurs millions of times a year, I hope death is crueller than humankind, I thought to myself.
“Death and Life agreed to switch roles.”
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Although it’s a great skill, producing art that arouses strong emotions also begs the question of what emotional toll it takes on the artist. On a personal level, we were interested in learning how Jenny manages any emotional strain that her profession may cause her. The artist said, “It really gets to me as I have to look at and read through lots of articles and photos of sick or injured animals every day.” But I make an effort to remain sensitive to these things. I am now more appreciative, conscious, and worried as a result of it. Outside of comics, I also attempt to give back by donating money or working directly with organisations on comic projects. The Norwegian Arctic exploration and education organisation Barba.no was the most recent. or once with Rewild, SeaSheppert, and Rewriting Extinction. Sincerely, this is a big deal to me, and I try my best. However, what really makes me feel like I’m not alone in my efforts and that it’s meaningful are the letters I receive from my readers. I have the impression that I am a member of a global community that works to create a better future.
“Mystery Resolved “
Jenny claims that it is quite challenging to write a compelling story about every significant issue. Although I have dozens of themes I would like to write about, some people accuse me of not covering them. I work alone, without the support of a crew, and my comics require a lot of me. It only takes time for the story to effectively convey the issue and pique readers’ interest.
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Jenny claims that it is quite challenging to write a compelling story about every significant issue. Although I have dozens of themes I would like to write about, some people accuse me of not covering them. I work alone, without the support of a crew, and my comics require a lot of me. It only takes time for the story to effectively convey the issue and pique readers’ interest.
However, it is even more satisfying when a story succeeds and is well-received. As previously said, I am frequently lifted to tears by the anecdotes of my readers who share with me how they have rescued ailing or elderly animals by adopting them or taking in street cats. Every little and large sacrifice that humans have ever made. There are several individuals that genuinely want to assist the local animals, but you rarely hear about them in the media. They are the unsung heroes of our day, because lawmakers hardly ever enact legislation to benefit animals. Knowing that they exist helps me to maintain faith in humanity as I read about acts of brutality committed by others on a regular basis.
“They’ll wait for you no matter what.”
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The artist said she frequently gets notes from readers describing tiny and large acts of bravery. She finds great pleasure in these messages, but what’s even more intriguing is that individuals are acting on these moral convictions independently of her comics. “However, occasionally they truly claim that they were inspired to do so by a particular comic. After I released “Black Cats,” I was inundated by pictures of recently adopted black cats along with the ironic remark, “It’s all my fault.” I occasionally receive reports on their progress. I occasionally receive stories that an animal shelter has named an animal after me or that donations have been made in my honour. That is just amazing!
However, a common comment I receive is from people of all ages saying that one of my comics has finally made them weep after they’ve been unable to do so for a long time. The impact that my modest, brief comics can have is really wonderful. It brings me such unfathomable joy.
“For the companions who strayed and did not come back”
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