Since
graduating with a BFA from ACAD in 2006, Jennea has been an
active and important member in the metal arts community. She
seeks opportunities to exhibit and share her creative work not
only in her local area of Calgary, but also provincially and
nationally garnering her recognition by peers and colleagues.
Her unique work is always fun and thought provoking at the same
time. She has a knack of mixing her love of vintage aesthetics
with her materials that is both innovative and done in a quality
manner.
Jennea's
studio practice remains active alongside many other professional
activities. Throughout my time being acquainted with Jennea
I've been impressed with her continued pursuit of knowledge
and experience ranging from being the student "Show + Sale"
coordinator during her academic years, acting as studio assistant
to esteemed metal artist Jackie Anderson, to her involvement
with interdisciplinary projects such as ACAD's Art Awareness
and currently the high profile "Fabricated" event in Calgary.
Early
in her professional career as an artist she has also taken on
a mentorship role with the Waldorf School Mentorship program
and is now an instructor with ACAD's Extended Studies Program.
Passing knowledge on is key to keeping creative culture alive
so kudos to her for her contributions to our creative community.
For
all these reasons and my strong belief that Jennea will continue
to grow creatively and professionally while supporting the creative
growth of others is why I would like to nominate her for this
award. I think that the best is yet to come!
-
Keri Woo
