This ‘American as apple pie’ girl was born in the Philippines, raised in Missouri and ‘grew up’ in El Salvador (even though she was an adult at the time) because that is where her deepest values and assumptions about life were challenged by the world around her. This comes through in her latest art as beautifully textured organic and recycled pieces that attempt to capture peace that can be shared with the viewer.
She continually explores environmental, human rights, social justice and community based subject matter that increasingly incorporates eco-friendly techniques. She has been part of “La Fabri-K”, a Salvadoran artist collective that works out of a renovated battery factory whose mission is to positively affect the impoverished local community. The collective was awarded Premio Ingenio, the nation’s highest artistic award.
Jenny has had many group exhibits and several solo shows in the US and abroad, including in US and French Embassies and New York City. She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Missouri State University and has worked in that capacity over the years having won several design awards.
She is a mother, wife, and advocate for those whose voice is not heard by the world at large. Her art, she has found, opens many doors that a voice cannot pass through.