About me

Originally from Sydney, Jen graduated with a BA (Design) from Newcastle Uni then relocated to Australia’s cultural heart- Melbourne/ Naarm to immerse herself in all things creative from photography to millinery and illustration. 

Jen's creative journey eventually led to paper entomology and the idea of using something so small, beautiful and seemingly innocuous such as a hand drawn butterfly, to convey commentary on serious societal issues. Hints to the key messaging are subtly shared usually in the artwork title or sometimes the positioning or condition of the hand drawn insect.

The use of recycled and vintage materials are often reminiscent of fabrics, textures and colour palettes direct from her childhood. Creating a nostalgic longing- an escape to simpler times past while having the opportunity give new life to reused materials making the pieces truely ethical and sustainable. These materials, not only help to give a home to Jen's creations but also hopefully cloak their messages in the warmth of nostaglia.


Exhibitions

2025
SOLO- 'Living on Mute' front window- SOL gallery Fitzroy, VIC
Small Works group show- Beinart gallery, Brunswick, VIC
Art for All group show- Fairfield, VIC
18th Anniversary group show- Off the Kerb gallery, Collingwood VIC
Antipodes group show- Beinart gallery, Brunswick, VIC

2024
SOLO- 'At Grandad's House'- Off the Kerb gallery, Collingwood VIC
Art for All group show- Fairfield, VIC
Small Works group show- Beinart gallery, Brunswick, VIC
Winter Days group show- Off the Kerb gallery, Collingwood VIC
Wunderkammer group show- Beinart gallery, Brunswick, VIC

2023
Buggin' Out group show- Off the Kerb gallery, Collingwood VIC
Art for All group show- Fairfield, VIC

Awards/ Prizes

2023
Highly commended for 'Spanish Festoon Butterfly Tins'- Art For All, Fairfield VIC