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Mixed Media (acrylic on canvas, recycled foamboard, felt, metal jewelry findings, stretch cord)
Approx. 20"×11"
An artist in a past life and now on a journey of self-(re)discovery, Jen works in a variety of mediums, blending traditional realism and bold pop art styles to create her signature pop portraits. Recently, she has begun dabbling in puppet-making, adding physical movement to her portraits for a delightful touch of whimsy.
Artist Statement:
"Like many young creatives of my generation, I spent my Saturday mornings with a massive bowl of cereal and Pee-wee's Playhouse. Pee-wee showed us that it was not only okay to be 'weird,' but that we should actively embrace it. I spent much of my youth with that exact mentality, but as I got older and experienced the tougher aspects of being a 'grown-up,' I began to lose that part of myself. I made art far less often, let other people's opinions get to me, and found myself blending more and more into the mundane world.
Recently, my daughter—a wonderfully 'weird,' artistic, and incredibly talented kid—got accepted into her first-choice art college. As we walked around the campus together, something within me finally began to stir.
In true Playhouse fashion, these pieces aren't just paintings... they're puppets! Billy's tie can be gently pulled down to open his mouth, and Randy dangles like a true marionette, looking as though he has completely escaped his frame."
Mixed Media (acrylic on canvas, recycled foamboard, felt, metal jewelry findings, stretch cord)
Approx. 20"×11"
An artist in a past life and now on a journey of self-(re)discovery, Jen works in a variety of mediums, blending traditional realism and bold pop art styles to create her signature pop portraits. Recently, she has begun dabbling in puppet-making, adding physical movement to her portraits for a delightful touch of whimsy.
Artist Statement:
"Like many young creatives of my generation, I spent my Saturday mornings with a massive bowl of cereal and Pee-wee's Playhouse. Pee-wee showed us that it was not only okay to be 'weird,' but that we should actively embrace it. I spent much of my youth with that exact mentality, but as I got older and experienced the tougher aspects of being a 'grown-up,' I began to lose that part of myself. I made art far less often, let other people's opinions get to me, and found myself blending more and more into the mundane world.
Recently, my daughter—a wonderfully 'weird,' artistic, and incredibly talented kid—got accepted into her first-choice art college. As we walked around the campus together, something within me finally began to stir.
In true Playhouse fashion, these pieces aren't just paintings... they're puppets! Billy's tie can be gently pulled down to open his mouth, and Randy dangles like a true marionette, looking as though he has completely escaped his frame."