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(3.42 - 137 votes)Jennifer on her work:
My sculptures were originally inspired by the form and function of the sea urchin. The spines of the urchin, so dangerous yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact. The alluring texture of the spines draws the touch in spite of the possible consequences. The tension unveiled, we feel push and pull, desire and repulsion. The sections of pencils present aspects of sharp and smooth for two very different textural and aesthetic experiences. Paradox and surprise are integral in my choice of materials. Quantities of industrially manufactured objects are used to create flexible forms reminiscent of the organic shapes of animals and nature. Pencils are common objects, here, these anonymous objects become the structure. There is true a fragility to the sometimes brutal aspect of the sculptures, vulnerability that is belied by the fearsome texture.
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Simply spectacular sculptures and a very very original idea!
Also the jewelry this artist produces is very beautiful.
My compliments!
Comment by Lara — January 17, 2008
absolutely amazing good job !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Joanne — January 17, 2008
très très beau!!!! concept innovateur! félicitation
Comment by lili — January 17, 2008
This is absolutely beautiful! It took me a minute to figure out what your artwork was made out of, but when I did I was amazed!
Comment by Amy W. — January 17, 2008
Fantastic! A joy to watch!Beautiful, colourful work!
Comment by Nicky — January 17, 2008
This is perhaps the most dramatic presentation I have ever seen celebrating Nature’s basic pattern. (Find the pattern in seeds at the heart of a sunflower, in the texture on a pineapple, etc.) Magnificent work!
Comment by Phyllis M. — January 17, 2008
i love this! it is just beautiful..
mind blowing.
Comment by jason — January 17, 2008
I love the concepts in your work. Your execution is beautiful as well. The way that you were able to achieve organic forms from such rigid manmade objects is amazing.
Comment by Amy — January 17, 2008
these sculpture is the best i have evr seen. great job kid
Comment by carla — January 17, 2008
jennifer’s sculptures are gorgeous! it is mind boggling to think about the process of stitching these pieces together. i love the color palettes she selects and want to see these in person, so i can run my hands all over them when no one is looking.
Comment by gigi — January 17, 2008