Jenn Dewald

www.jenndewald.com

Bio
Jenn DeWald is a mixed-media visual artist and emergency room nurse/ nurse educator. She holds degrees in both nursing and natural medicine. Jenns work has been shown in numerous art spaces and periodicals including: SomArts (CA), The Accidental Gallery (PA), 3rd Floor Project, The Art Students League (NYC), The New School for Social Research 2005 & 2007(NYC), Pride in the Arts Festival, Dublin, Ireland Pride 2005, Estrogenious 2005 & 2006(NYC), Girlfest Hawaii (2006), Womanmade Gallery, Chicago (2007), collaborator for M. Alan Draw-a-thon theater NYC 2007, The Journal of the Leslie Lohman Art Foundation, NYC (2007), Kinsey Institute (2007), Protest Space, 2007 (NYC), FOX 5 News interview on Belly Cast Art (April, 2007).

Many private collectors and organizations have commissioned her work as a painter, sculptor and designer. Of particular interest, are Ms. DeWalds works focusing on the theme of world issues, medicine & disabilities, sexuality, family and pregnancy. Part of this project, are original works created on belly casts of pregnant women. Jenn also works as an illustrator and designer for Relaxation on the Go® and several additional projects.


Artist Statement
Subject. The focus of most of my work is developed from being a woman. I have had a long struggle with the idea of being a woman. Growing up my parents identified me as the son they never had, thus oftentimes referring to me as little John. I had the idea that I was one of the guys and there wasnt anything I could not do?.UNTIL, I entered the real world as a registered nurse, a traditional womans job encompassed by all of the stigmas that went along with it. My art reflected many of those difficulties, including a series on bathrooms and the backlash I received from growing up boy. I painted with charisma, deciding to share with other women my experiences.
The fight. I was informed over the years. Art was another world that was not filled with woman in the forefront, but it was a way to make change. I have embraced being a woman, a mother, and an artist. I believe, as a woman, art is one of the greatest teachers for those willing to look, listen and feel. I believe, as woman, we need to represent and empower ourselves and the generations to come.