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artist's statement:

Jen Rose gets much of her inspiration from medical texts and collections of anatomical drawings. She simplifies the anatomical drawings and then creates patterns by rhythmically tessellating the image. The images that result are reminiscent of wallpaper or fabric designs. This work gives a playful nod to the craft genre. Not only does it reference William Morris's Arts and Crafts movement but it evokes the decorative patterns long used to embellish textiles and ceramics. The craft associations feed into feminist connections involved in this body of work. By creating artwork that is traditionally decorative Jen Rose is following in the tradition of female artists who have long used craft as an outlet for very serious and poignant issues.

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