Abundance and Decay
Artist Statement:
Abundance & Decay explores the delicate balance between growth and deterioration primarily through fiber art. This collection, created by Dea Jenkins during her residency at Intersect Arts Center, delves into the natural cycles of life using organic materials.
Each piece in this exhibition is crafted from natural materials, such as wool and cotton. The raw and dyed materials reflect the tension between the beauty and the fragility of both nature and our everyday lives. The textures and forms invite viewers to contemplate the inevitable processes of flourishing and fading that occur in our world.
Abundance & Decay challenges us to consider our relationships with time and nature, urging us to appreciate the richness of life while acknowledging the impermanence that accompanies it. Through these works, viewers are reminded of the continuous dance between creation and decay.
This exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in this exploration of continuous transformation, and to reflect on the cycles that shape our existence.
Running from September 3, 2024 - November 2, 2024, Abundance & Decay was curated by Dea Jenkins and Megan Kenyon, and features work created by Dea Jenkins during her summer 2024 residency with Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Artist Bio:
Dea Jenkins is an award winning interdisciplinary artist originally from Houston, Texas. Dea's art practice spans multiple fields, including visual art, performance, and film. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is currently developing multiple multimedia projects.
As the recipient of three fellowships and multiple artist grants, Dea has fused her art practice with a deep love for research. She has a dual master's degree from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in Theology and the Arts.
In addition to her art practice, Dea is also an entrepreneur, an independent curator, and the Director of Inbreak, a community of artists working at the intersections of art, faith, and social healing. Her love for creating expands beyond her individual practice to include crafting spaces for others to explore their own creative journeys.
Website: deajenkins.com | Instagram: @deajenkins_
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