Delight in the Adventure
Hello! I'm Jen Robichaux. I believe that experiences in nature transform our minds and bodies. The best moments leave us feeling alive, filled with a sense of adventure, delight, and clarity. I create art to connect others with the wonders of the natural world.
Jen backpacking in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park in April 2022.
Climb On
Rock climbing found its way into my life in the late 2000s. I immediately connected with the process and the culture. For several years, I had a group of friends who met weekly to top-rope at the greenbelt in Austin, Texas.
Top-roping Lick the Window at Seismic Wall in the Austin Greenbelt circa 2009.
Top-roping Over Easy at Seismic Wall in the Austin Greenbelt circa 2009.
Top-roping works by running a rope through anchors along a rock face. Using a buddy system, both people wear harnesses with a rope connecting them. One person climbs the rock face, while one stays on the ground to belay. To belay means to stop. So the belayer’s job is to manage the slack in the rope to stop the climber from hitting the ground or any other hazards.
Getting ready to belay a climber at Seismic Wall in the Austin Greenbelt circa 2009.
Belaying a climber at Seismic Wall in the Austin Greenbelt circa 2009.
Good communication keeps everyone safe and alive. A common phrase you'll hear among top-rope climbers is “Climb On!” The belayer calls this out to the climber when they're cleared to start climbing. “Climb On” signals the start of a new adventure. At Climb On Art, the art itself invites you to start your own adventure.