Jaime Allen

"I was first introduced to this album by a close friend of mine who bought a copy on vinyl during one of his visits to Montreal. Forever Changes is by far one of my favourite albums. I love the strange, haunting quality of the music combined with Arthur Lees brilliant lyrics. This record is full of surprises, and I hear something new each time I play it. The music is full of abstract imagery and a psychedelic mixture of sombreness and beauty that is very reminiscent of the late 60s. Arthur Lee, Love's front man, passed away on August 3rd 2006. I chose to reinterpret 'Forever Changes' using embroidery as a way of preserving Lee's memory and musical legacy. I decided to maintain the original cover design using the meditative process of drawing with thread, in honour of Lee and his lifetime of musical achievements."

Jaime Allen is a recent graduate from Concordia University. She achieved her BFA in 2006, specialising in Studio Arts with a minor in Education. Although Jaime works primarily as a painter she has a strong interest in incorporating new mediums such as textiles, print and beadwork. Her work is playful and bold, often drawing reference from early childrens book illustrations, textile prints, elements of nature and popular culture.