news-2018
2018
FIRESTATION MONOPRINT AWARD
Finalist
Jenny has had her print, Bush whispers II, selected in the inaugural Firestation Monoprint Award in Armadale Victoria.
2018
POLLINATE TOO
Opening this Friday, Port Jackson Press is thrilled to present 'Pollinate Too' a selection of new prints from Jenny Kitchener's 'Pollinate' series, which exhibited at Grafton Regional Gallery earlier this year. This impressive suite of prints celebrates the integral role pollinating birds and insects play in the maintenance of a flourishing biosphere. The exhibition is a reminder of the significant, yet delicate relationships the exist within the natural world, that are often forgotten and are increasingly under threat. 'Pollinate Too' runs from 7th - 26th September.
Family portrait: Wattle bird
Family portrait: Musk lorikeet
2018
FINALIST
Jenny has recently been selected as a finalist in the following award exhibitions:
The Libris Artist Book Award, Mackay Art Space, Mackay, QLD
Inkmasters Print Exhibition, The Tanks, Cairns, QLD
Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award, Fremantle, WA
2018
NIMBIN ART GALLERY - ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Jenny was invited by the Nimbin Art Gallery to be their 'Artist of the Month' during July/August/September.
2018
POLLINATE
GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY - OPENING NIGHT
23 MARCH 2018
Jenny with her sister, Patricia, on opening night.
'Pollinate' - installation view.
POLLINATE - ARTIST'S TALK
Jenny gave an artist's talk at the gallery. She spoke about the concepts behind the work
and gave an insight into some of the different techniques she used to create the works.
REVIEW OF POLLINATE
Rose Niland from The Culture Concept Circle wrote a review of Pollinate, in the Special Features NSW Section.
2018
POLLINATE
GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY
21 MARCH - 26 MAY 2018
Jenny's next solo show, 'Pollinate' will be exhibited at Grafton Regional Gallery. Opening night is 23 March. All welcome.
For the past few years Jenny's work has sought to highlight the decline of the pollinating insects which are essential to plant reproduction and the biodiversity of the planet. 'Pollinate' will continue this concern but will expand the focus to include pollinating birds as well as insects.
2018
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
JENNY KITCHENER AND DEBORAH BROWN
BLUE KNOB HALL GALLERY
OPENING NIGHT - 9 FEBRUARY - ALL WELCOME
'Birds of a feather' will feature paintings, prints, photographs and craft objects by Jenny Kitchener and Deborah Brown.
Deborah Brown and Jenny Kitchener live in the Kyogle area and have been friends for over thirty years. The visual arts, teaching and a love of nature has formed the underlying bond to their long friendship.
As artists, Deborah and Jenny have exhibited together many times in both individual and group shows. As teachers, they both taught at Afterlee Public School for many years. And as friends, they both share an appreciation of the diversity and beauty of the natural environment and a concern for the future of the planet.
'Encroachment #8' by Jenny Kitchener
Screen print, watercolour, collage.