Jenny Henley

This series, Communication highlights the myriad ways that we attempt to bridge the vast chasms between one another. By using imagery of antiquated technology, I signal to the viewer that though the tools have changed, the quest remains the same. Simultaneously I work in a manner that allows me to avail myself of the most surprising and stable printing materials, while remaining deeply invested in the artisanal aspect of production. My original photographs are printed in archival pigments onto hand-built Baltic birch substrates, then carefully enhanced with paint making each piece a one-of-a-kind origianl. It’sa process that allows me the immediacy and implied narrative inherent to photography, wed to the gestural connotations of paint. That I work on panel allows me to create a stable object that is inert and will retain its depth and nuance for years to come.