ARTifice: Fear and Loathing in DC: 1st Year Exhibition April 2nd at Katzen 6-9

TWO awesome things:

ARTifice is back up and running and even better, the 1st years at AU are having their exhibition! These emerging artists blew me away in the fall and I can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves for the exhibition. Info can be found on link below.

ARTifice: Fear and Loathing in DC: 1st Year Exhibition April 2nd at Katzen 6-9

See New Work from Here to New York!

It's been awhile since I sent an update out. There has been a lot going on in the studio though! I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know what's up.

 I've been working on a new series of work that is exciting and scary at they same time. I recently participated in a critique session for The Studio Visit sharing some of the developing work. Fortunately, it had a great reception which eases my nerves about it a little bit. This is one of the prepatory sketches for the new work. There are big things in the future! Most definitely some oil paint.

As a little sideline to the new project I was playing around with some of my physical therapy direction sheets and created a new series of work titled "Single Fair" specifically for

Single Fare 2: Please Swipe Again

at Sloan Fine Art in New York.
Exhibition: March 18 to 26, 2011
(there are only a few more days to see this amazing show!)

Single Fare 2 utilized New York Metro cards. The show organizers put up thousands of precious little gems of art on these throwaway cards, some by very well known artists. The press has had a frenzy over the show, including this video shot for Reuters by the organizers. It was a great challenge and fun to participate.
You can see all 12 of the pieces on my artist page.

I've also been working like mad in a little sketchbook as part of Transformer Gallery's upcoming Sketch Show. I've been filling the pages with thoughts, visual ideas, and doodles exploring the next steps in my work. Many of them explore the ideas of ability, incorporate the healing sequences of physical therapy that I've been going through over the last year and half, and challenge the usage my left and right hand further. 

Sketch
April 2 – May 7, 2011
OPENING DAY: April 2; 1-7pm
DRAW-INS: April 23 & 30; 2-6pm
ARTIST TALKS: April 2; 2-3pm and April 7 & 28; 5-6pm
I will be talking about my sketchbook and work development on April 2nd at Transformer @ 2pm.

1404 P Street NW • Washington DC, 20005
www.transformergallery.org • 202-483-1102
Sketch Artists: Erin Boland, Yelena Bryksenkova, Mei Mei Chang, Bradley Chriss, Oreen Cohen, John Deamond, Stephen Gibson, Elizabeth Graeber, Felipe Goncalves, Khanh Le, Emilia Olsen, Chul Beom Park, Adrian Parson, Ben Tolman, Jenny Walton, Stephanie Williams.

Transformer is proud to present Sketch, an exhibition investigating how artists develop their work. Sketch features sketchbooks created by 16 DC based artists working in a
variety of different mediums. As part of Sketch, Transformer will host a series of artist talks, and "draw-ins" led by artist Reuben Breslar. Sketch audiences are also invited to
create their own sketches directly on Transformer's walls to be displayed side by side with the innovative sketchbooks of DC's emerging artists.

In the meantime, please check out some of the more recent portfolio currently uploaded on my artist page.

All the best and hope to see you soon!

Jenny

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

Alexandra and I were featured on Art Beat on NPR today!!

Happy Holidays!

The end of the year is in full swing for sure. I would love to invite you to my next show opening this Saturday!! I'll be showing with a great artist, Alexandra Zealand.

You are invited to

In the Present: works by Jenny Walton and Alexandra Zealand.

The opening reception will be held

December 11th from 7-9pm

at 5710 Baltimore Avenue in Hyattsville, MD 20781.

The exhibition will run through January 9th.

artdc Gallery hours are by appointment.

For more information, please contact Jesse Cohen, Gallery Director at fineartventures@gmail.com or call 703-217-2006.

In the Present integrates the work of Jenny Walton and Alexandra Zealand who both grapple with thoughts of human life and its evolving relationships to the world. Though quite different in their materials, each artist’s work relates to the natural world in its present state, through abstracted anatomy caught in the act of degeneration or through repetitive looping reminiscent of cellular structures

suddenspace was a great success! Thanks to all those that attended.

The-In-Between, 2009 Monotype 33" x 60"

The show looked great and Liz Tunick from the National Gallery of Art wrote about my work! She was incredibly kind in her review. A tidbit is below.

"Jenny Walton’s magnificent monotypes, untitled (60″ x 36″), Fluidity (60″x 33″) and The In Between (60″ x 36″). They caught my eye for more than their size, though a height of five feet – only 2” shorter than the artist, I learned – certainly helped announce them as the tours de force I found them to be."

You can see the full text here,

I'm back in the studio working on a new series that I'm really excited about. I hope to share more soon. I wish you all the best during the holidays and new year and hope to see you soon!

Jenny

Exciting new Exhibitions!

Whew!

It's been hopping in the studio lately. The Open Studio went well and many thanks to those that came. I'm getting ready for several shows, one of which opens this week.

I'm super EXCITED about suddenspace. A Pop-Up gallery in 5,000 square feet of raw space featuring 19 of the best emerging artists around. The works in the show are truly incredible and I'm honored to be a part of the show. For the first time ever, I got to see my largest monotypes (5 feet tall and seen below) side by side on display. It was a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. suddenspace has an accompanying website and will have several events for you to attend.

However, I would really love to see you at the

OPENING this Saturday,
November 6, from 7pm-12am.

It promises to be an opening to remember.

left to right: untitled, 60" x 36"; Fluidity 60"x33"; The In Between 60"x36", all monotypes ©2009 Jenny Walton

This amazing space is located at:
2301 Columbia Pike in Arlington, VA.
You can easily get there by metro to bus via Pentagon City Metro or car accessible

The show will runs November 3rd -27th, 2010.
space hours are Saturday and Sunday 10-7 or by appointment.

I dropped off Descent a new ink on yupo piece for the Transformer Gallery Art Auction today and am excited to participate with so many other great artists! Transformer is a wonderful non-profit that provides a supportive framework for emerging artists here in DC.

The Auction will be held on:
November 13, 2010
7 – 10pm
The Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street NW
for more info call 202.483.1102 or e-mail Transformer

There is still some time to see the

Prince George's Community College Faculty Show at
Marlboro Gallery

Left Handed #6 Watercolor 5" x 7" ©2010 Jenny Walton

The Show Runs October 6 - November 11
gallery hours are Mon-Fri
301 Largo Road, Marlboro Hall
Largo, MD 20477
Click here for directions

The Bourgeon Online Magazine article is still up for those who haven't read it yet. It's where I tell several little secrets about my work in the "In Their Own Words" column. It can be viewed here.

All the best and hope to see you soon!

Jenny

Invitation, Upcoming Exhibitions, & News

It's been a busy couple months with lots of changes! The fall season is in full swing with lots of things coming up to keep me busy. I've been priviledged to start teaching as well. I currently have 5(!) classes and am enjoying every single one of them. Between all my classes my students range in ages from 10 to senior citizens with lots of newly minted adults in the middle. It's a huge change in my day jobs, but something I have whole-heartedly embraced and love.

First things first though, it's time to let everyone in to my studio to see all the work I've been working on. I've been included in several shows and also was convinced to write about my work on something other than an artist statement. You'll find all the information below. As always, I would love to hear how you are doing as well.

You are cordially invited to my
OPEN STUDIO
October 17th, 2010

2pm to 5pm
626 Quebec Place NW (in the rear)
Washington DC 20010

This is also 3 blocks from the Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro station on the Green Line.
A map to the studio is here

Left Handed #3 Watercolor 5" x 7" ©2010 Jenny Walton

several of my Left-handed paintings will be included in

Prince George's Community College Faculty Show at

Marlboro Gallery

The Show Runs October 6 - November 11

Reception - October 21, 6-8pm

gallery hours are Mon-Fri

301 Largo Road, Marlboro Hall

Largo, MD 20477

Click here for directions

I have been nominated and selected to participate in theTransformer Gallery Art Auction this year and will be including new work in the auction. Transformer is a wonderful non-profit that provides a supportive framework for emerging artists here in DC.

The Auction will be held on:

November 13, 2010

7 – 10pm

The Mexican Cultural Institute

2829 16th Street NW

You can click here for more info and tickets to the event.

The editor's of Bourgeon Online Magazine have been asking me for some time to write about my work and my process for the "In Their Own Words" column. I finally capitulated, sat down, and wrote. It was hard discussing it all in one place. You can read the results here.

Left Handed #5 watercolor on paper 5" x 7" ©2010 Jenny Walton

All the best and hope to see you soon!

Jenny

Process Revealed

left handed #5 Watercolor 5"x 7"

I have been asked for quite some time from the editors over at Bourgeon Magazine to write about my work "in my own words." They finally convinced me to do so. You can find the article here.

I can't say it was easy writing about my work in a way that is meant to be anything other than an artist statement. However, I'm glad I did. It gave me a little bit of insight on my own life and work process over the last year and gave me some clarity in the events that have been taking place.

Exhibitions & News

Hi! It's been some time. I just wanted to let you know that I'm in two exhibitions currently. If you are in the DC Area, please stop by and check the work out. I've been working in the studio on some new work and also challenging myself by training my left hand while recovering from a right arm injury. It's been great and offers a new way of working and thinking. Some of the left handed paintings are in the DCAC show (below). You can also see them on my Facebook Artist Page (link on bottom). I wish you all happiness and health! Jenny

1460 WALLMOUNTABLES 2010! DCAC's Annual Open Exhibit! July 23 - August 29 11x51 DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Artist Fellowship Program and Exhibition August 13 - 25, 2010

Rule the Pool: Washington Project for the Arts' SynchroSwim 2010

What do swimming and art have to do with each other? Well, come on Sunday and find out how they can combine in fun and unexpected ways!

Rule the Pool: Washington Project for the Arts' SynchroSwim 2010 | Fit | Express Night Out

Wall Mountables!

See some of my left handed new works at

1460 WALLMOUNTABLES 2010!

DCAC's Annual Open Exhibit!

July 23 - August 29

William Kentridge

William Kentridge:
MOMA has an exhibition up of William Kentridge right now. It has a really cool interactive web presence. For someone surfing in bed that can't make it to the exhibition they only make me drool more. You can watch videos, interviews, explore the themes, and get a very good sense of his work. However, if you can make it in person, don't delay.

I really love his work for its innovation and process. Please check out the link above and find out for yourself!

Re-assessment

Just 32 days ago I had major surgery. I've been recovering at home after 5 days in the hospital. Recovering is a full time job. Managing all the people that are supposed to be helping you and making sure that you get your needs met is hard.

I have tried to do some drawing while I'm laying around recovering. I have to say that it's tough. Frida my hat is off to you. It's very tough, though I'll admit to zoning in front of the tv and Netflix, with some guilt. I'm still on the mend and I'm still trying.

Happy New Year! and upcoming show

Happy New Year!

I hope the new year is treating you well. I'm looking at getting back into the studio and concentrating on new work. In the meantime, I'd like to invite you to my next show, which based on the flash presentation on UMUC's site (View show information), the curators did an excellent job selecting some AMAZING artists. I feel privileged to hang among them.

I hope to see you at the opening, or if you can't make it, the gallery has extended hours (see below).

A culturally diverse exhibition of works on paper to celebrate, examine, and exemplify the role and impact that regional women artists have had on the arts

Exhibit Co-Curators: Harriet McNamee and Robert Donovan

Opening/Meet-the-Artists Reception

Sunday, January 31, 2010
3 p.m.–5 p.m.

Exhibit Dates

January 18–March 14, 2010

Gallery Hours

9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily

Location

Arts Program Gallery
UMUC Inn and Conference Center, Lower Level
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783

Click Here to RSVP

All the best,

Jenny

Ink-N-Print 09 Small Works Show On View Now!

All,

I'll be in the following show with some amazing artists. Please stop by and join us for the celebration.

Jenny

1632 U Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009
p: 202.483.8600
www.smithfarm.com/gallery

Erwin Thamm's Tacking Left, 2009 (Silkscreen)

Ink-N-Print 09 Small Works Show
Curated by Helen Frederick
December 2 - 24

Opening Reception: Friday, December 4, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Internationally recognized print artist and founder of Pyramid Atlantic, Helen Frederick, has hand-selected more than thirty of the area's most accomplished print artists to present their unique works at affordable prices- just in time for the holiday season!

Prints are available both framed and unframed. In addition, various other printed cards will be available for sale.

This stunning collection will feature artworks by Caroline Battle, Graham Boyle, Meaghan Busch, Kannan Cangro, Rosemary Covey, Georgia Deal, Donald Depuydt, Helen Frederick, Jenny Freestone, Tai Hwa Goh, Amelia Hankin, Marty Ittner, Fleming Jeffries, Rebecca Katz, Ann Klopfenstein, Bridget Sue Lambert, Elaine Langerman, Moira McCauley, Lindsay McCulloch, Jake Muirhead, Johanna Mueller, Martha Oatway, Beverly Ress, Patrick Sargent, Gretchen Schermerhorn, Elzbieta Sikorska, Lynn Sures, Terry Svat, Erwin Thamm and Jenny Walton.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday 11:00AM-3:00PM and by appointment

Declaration - Cyanotypye -7.5" x 11.5" -
copyright 2009 - Jenny Walton

Tension - Linoblock - 4" x 6" -
copyright 2007 - Jenny Walton

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About the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Farm Center:

The Gallery is a mission of Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts, a Washington, DC nonprofit organization grounded in the profound belief that each person has tremendous innate abilities to heal in the face of life's challenges, Smith Farm's mission is to develop and promote proven healing practices that explore physical, emotional, and mental resources that lead to life-affirming changes. Programs and exhibitions in the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery celebrate and stimulate the dynamic creative resources that contribute to health and wellness in each of us.

Artist Talks & Auction this weekend!

Hi!
As we go into the end of the year and count all the stuff we're supposed to, I just wanted to say....thankfully this has been a very busy year in the studio. Below are 3 opportunities to check out the some of the results of all the hard work.

Sparkplug, the artist collective I belong to has a show up right now at DC Arts Center; our incredibly awesome sponsoring non-profit gallery and theatre, who I am eternally thankful to for such a great idea of sponsoring a collective in the first place! We will be discussing our new work and how working with a group of artists and curators influences our studio practices this coming Sunday.

District of Columbia Arts Center

Sparkplug presents: Findings
October 16th - November 15, 2009
Artist's Talk
Sunday, November 8 @ 3pm
2438 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Point of Contention 42" x 30" Monotype ©2009









My work has also been included in the Transformer Art Gallery benefit auction this year. Transformer is a really great non-profit gallery here in DC that fosters the careers of emerging artists and curators. Tickets are going fast!

Breakoff I 5" x 7" Monoprint ©2007
6th Annual Silent Auction & Benefit Party
Transformer Gallery
November 7, 2009
7:00 – 10:00 pm
@The Mexican Cultural Institute
2829 16th Street NW Washington, DC

Contact info@transformergallery.org or 202.483.1102.

Tickets are close to selling out, so please contact Transformer staff ASAP to secure your participation in what has become one of the biggest Washington, DC art events of the year! Tickets will not be sold at the door. For a downloadable pdf of the artworks to be included in this year's Auction click here.

Check out the December Ink-n-Print show at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery. There is a great laundry list of local artists participating with small affordable works on paper. This show will definitely be worth checking out.

The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery
Helen Frederick's Ink‐N‐Print 09: Small Works Show
December 2nd-24th, 2009
Artist's reception: Friday, December 4, 6‐8pm

1632 U Street, NW
Washington DC 20009

untitled 6" x 9" linoblock ©2009

I hope as we get ready to close 2009 you are able to count all the good things that happened and end the year with a smile, as I am.

Sincerely,
Jenny

Museums on Us®

Museums on Us® - GO TO A MUSEUM THIS WEEKEND FOR FREE!

This weekend is another Museums on Us weekend from Bank of America! link provided above.

Hickok Cole Art Night

I have to say that Hickok Cole and the Washington Project for the Arts crew (Lisa, Kristina, Adam and all) and Brooke (awesome curator extraordinaire) threw a great party last night with serious impact. It was a great event for the WPA and DC artists. As one of the featured artists, I truly thank you for the opportunity! Another great artist featured last night, Christian Tribastone agrees!

Fluidity

My solo show came down this evening. I want to thank all those that took the trek and went and saw it. I especially want to thank my friends Cory, Megan, and Brad for helping me pack it all up this evening and getting it back to the studio.

So what's next:

Sparkplug presents: Findings opened on Friday to a great crowd. It will be up at DCAC for the next month.

I will have a piece in the Transformer Art Auction on November 7th. Get your tickets now!

Sparkplug Presents: Findings at DCAC

Opening this FRIDAY! Hope to see you there!

OPENING NEXT WEEK!

Sparkplug
presents
FINDINGS

October 16 - November 15
Opening Reception: October 16, 7-9pm
Featuring work by Deborah Carroll Anzinger, Peter Gordon, Michael Matason, Lisa McCarty, Kathryn McDonnell, Karen Joan Topping and Jenny Walton

Curated by Lea-Ann Bigelow and Blair Murphy

DCAC's resident collective considers the artistic process as a mode of inquiry, a domain characterized by sustained research and vigorous experimentation, yet focused less on the production of definitive answers than on the discovery and negotiation of contradictory truths. While the exhibition demonstrates the diverse concerns and creative tactics of the nine Sparkplug members, it also reflects the purposeful development of Sparkplug as a collective over the group's first two years of working together.

Positing art as an ideal vehicle for navigating seemingly irreconcilable ideas and inspirations, and raising questions about the nature of new knowledge and the Artist's Work, FINDINGS brings themes cultivated during collective meetings and studio visits into the gallery space. In this way, the audience is invited to engage in active conversation with individual artists, and with Sparkplug as an organic and multifarious whole.

About Sparkplug
Currently composed of nine DC area artists and curators, the Sparkplug collective meets regularly to discuss their work, explore common concerns, grow their community and dream up creative engagements both in DC and around the world. Through its support of Sparkplug, DC Arts Center provides meeting space, legal and technical resources and exhibition opportunities to emerging artists, curators and arts writers without current gallery representation or institutional employ. Via a continuing dialogue encompassing the theoretical and the practical, the group's members share experiences, perspectives, preoccupations, challenges, and topics informing their ongoing artistic practice.

Lately, ink has been on my mind. This is a small example of that. The following drawings have been done in my studio in the last week.

ink on Yupo

Ink on paper

ink and watercolor on Yupo