Jenn McNamara

Jenn McNamara

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Jenn McNamara works within the realms of the individual and their interaction with environment. Many of her works take the form of monumental installation in which the viewer becomes engulfed in a forest of multiple, large woven forms. The materials are often translucent and highly interactive with light, almost appearing ephemeral, causing the viewer to consider their place in this atmosphere. Smaller works consider the interactions of individuals on a more intimate basis. How one considers oneself perceived by their peers, how they place themselves in the world; all of these nuances are fascinating when abstracted in an art form, transcending the potential mundane of the everyday. Jenn has held the position of Assistant Professor of Fibers since 2005. She teaches weaving, surface design, and a number of other fiber related techniques. She has shown her work both nationally and internationally.