"Perfect Illusion"
April 21 - May 19, 2007
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"If I Was In Italy...", 2006
Oil on Canvas, 64" x 48"
"I Want Her Fur Coat", 2006
Oil on Canvas, 64" x 48"
"She Reminded Me Of My Sister", 2006
Oil on Canvas, 64" x 48"
"I Ruined My Self Portrait", 2006
Oil on Canvas, 64"x 48"
Jennifer Martin
Milo Gallery is pleased to show the new work of Jennifer Martin. Intrigued by the glossy and alluring nature of high fashion and beauty advertising, and by society's embrace of this unattainable ideal, Martin has responded with a series of paintings inspired by these images. She simultaneously builds and deconstructs these icons of perfection through the layering of paint, using the original photograph as the starting point, but deviating from it with abandon. While some details from the photograph are emulated, most others dissolve into chaotic and bold abstraction. Her paintings are a journey away from the illusion of perfection, allowing the viewer to see what's not supposed to be seen.
Jennifer Martin resides in London, where she was born and raised. She holds not only a post graduate degree in fine art from St. Martin's, but also an undergradute degree in psychology and neuroscience from the University of Leeds. She has exhibited throughout London, and last year completed a residency at Raid Projects in Los Angeles.
Milo Gallery is pleased to show the new work of Jennifer Martin. Intrigued by the glossy and alluring nature of high fashion and beauty advertising, and by society's embrace of this unattainable ideal, Martin has responded with a series of paintings inspired by these images. She simultaneously builds and deconstructs these icons of perfection through the layering of paint, using the original photograph as the starting point, but deviating from it with abandon. While some details from the photograph are emulated, most others dissolve into chaotic and bold abstraction. Her paintings are a journey away from the illusion of perfection, allowing the viewer to see what's not supposed to be seen.
Jennifer Martin resides in London, where she was born and raised. She holds not only a post graduate degree in fine art from St. Martin's, but also an undergradute degree in psychology and neuroscience from the University of Leeds. She has exhibited throughout London, and last year completed a residency at Raid Projects in Los Angeles.