Jean Smith facts for kids
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Jean Smith
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| Birth name | Jean Isabel Smith |
| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, painter, novelist, lecturer, filmmaker |
| Associated acts | Mecca Normal |
Jean Isabel Smith (born in 1959) is a talented Canadian artist. She is known as a writer, a painter, and the lead singer of the band Mecca Normal. This band is from Vancouver, Canada.
Jean Smith's Creative Work
Jean Smith has a wide range of creative talents. She expresses herself through music, painting, and writing.
Music Career
Jean Smith started the band Mecca Normal in 1981. She formed the band with her friend and bandmate, David Lester. They met while working at a newspaper in Vancouver.
Mecca Normal became an important band in the 1990s. They are seen as a group that helped start the riot grrrl movement. This movement was about young women using music to share strong messages. They wanted to speak up about important social and political issues.
Painting and Art
Jean Smith is also a dedicated painter. She has a special series of self-portraits. She creates these using different art forms. These include watercolour paintings, videos, and photographs.
One of her short films is called Attraction is Ephemeral. This film's title is also the name of a song from Mecca Normal's 2006 album, The Observer.
Since 2016, Jean Smith has been working on a new series of paintings. She sells these paintings online every day. The money she earns helps her create an artist residency in Vancouver. An artist residency is a special place where artists can live and work. It helps them focus on their art.
