Contact Information
Phone number - 612/508-0840
Email Jennifer at jenbe@aol.com

Artist Statement
I am a seeker of that which is beyond the obvious; the deeper psyche,
the mystical reality of who I am in each seemingly ordinary moment. In my art,
I travel through a variety of media, such as painting, papermaking, printmaking,
collage and batik to create self-portraits which are like inner snapshots of my deeper experiences
moment to moment.I love my art process because it offers me a channel to share myself with others,
and perhaps inspire them to travel their own artistic journeys.

 

Artistic Directions
Handmade Paper Cast Relief Sculptures
A process of sculpting clay, plaster casting, packing the mold with archival paper pulp
and surfacing with pastels. Framing is with tree branches.
Shields, Altars and Sacred Objects
Small collaged pieces using handmade paper with oil pastels, watercolor and sewing
machine stitiching. Sticks and found objects are also included.
Chikara Jewelry
A line of figurative sterling silver charms that serve as amulets worn to affirm
where one is on their life journey, with titles like Transformation,
Growth, Freedom, Healing, Balance, Introspection and Power.

Education and Credentials:
Holographic Repatterning, Practitioner Training, September, 2001
Universal Life Church, Ordained Rabbi, July, 2001
Usui Shiki Ryoho, Reiki Master Teacher, February, 2001
Flower Of Life/Merkaba Workshop, Facilitator Certification, May, 1999

University of Minnesota, BS Art Education, December, 1990
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, BFA Fine Art, December, 1988

Teaching and Art Residencies:
White Wings Hand Papermaking, 1992 - Present,
Founder, Coordinator, Teacher of classes to all ages
Partnership Resources, 2003 - 2004, Physically and mentally handicapped adults
Rooster Artist "AIE - Artists in Education" Mn State Arts Board, 1995 - present
Parkside Buffalo, MNK - 5, November 2002
Red Rock, Jeffers, MNK - 5, November 2002
Pratt School, K - 2, February 2002
Oneida Nation, K - 12 and Elders, April, May 2002
Highland Park, 7 - 8, 1998,1999, 2001
Arlington Sibley E, K - 5, April 2001
Bellaire, WBL, K - 5, April 2001
Tuttle School, K - 5, 2000 - 2001
Clinton, K - 6, April 1997
Orr Public School, K - 12, October 1996, 1997
McKinley School, K - 5, February 1997
Henning Public School, K - 12, November 1996
Blake Schools, K - 12, January - March 1996
Ramsey International Fine Arts School, Mpls Public Schools, 1992 - 1994
Taught multi-cultural fiber arts and art curriculum, Grades 6 - 8
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 1991 - 1993
Adult, teen and children's classes

 

Positions:
Spiral Path, 2000 - Present, Workshops, Healing, Books, Gifts and Art
Chikara Jewelry, 1998 - Present, Designer, Sales and Records
White Wings Hand Papermaking, 1992 - Present,
Founder, Co-ordinator, Teacher, Artist, Design, Retail and Wholesale
Circle of Light Church, 1999 - Present
Acting Pastor, Counselor, Healer, Lake Harriet Spiritual Community

Exhibits:
Frank Stone Gallery, May 2005
Banfill Locke Center for the Arts, November - December 2003
Images Under Glass, February - March 2003
AIE Roster Artists Exhibit, Minnesota State Arts Board, June - September 2002
Art Dock Duluth, Works on Display, 1995 - present
"Dances of Early Spring", Good Life Cafe, Minneapolis, May 1997
Saint Cloud State University, March - April 1996
"Fly Paper", Into the Mystic, Excelsior, September 1995
"Paper Moon", Art and Soul, Minneapolis, February 1996
"Vessels of Earth, Nations of Bread and the Insistence of Angels",
Jerome Foundation Installation Art Commissions, Intermediate Arts collaboration with Dennis Sponsler, November 1993
WARM 14th Annual Juried Exhibition for Women Artists, June - July 1993