JEN
CLAY
South FL based artist focused on sensory-inclusive textile art
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some pressing PRESS
Eyes of the Skin
10/25/23
“… for those of us that have walked through the daunting mental health woods Clay so cleverly reconstructs, it is gratifying just to visit the game for an afternoon, press the big yellow button, and tell the demons “not today.”
Terrific Visions
On the occasion of Clay's exhibition, "This World Doesn't Belong to You."
By Tyler Emerson-Dorsch
03/09/23
“…she troubles the lines containing sanity, questioning the boundaries between being and nonbeing, human and nonhuman, hallucination and vision, an earth with humans and a planet without humans.”
The Texture of Anxiety
Season 8 Episode 11 | 20:26-25:30
Produced By
Ed Talavera , Dennis Scholl and Juan Matos
Aired 06/19/20
“at the core of my work, there is anxiety and depression but really I’m thinking of loneliness, isolation, and vulnerability.”
What I'm AboutI create sensory-inclusive art inspired by sci-fi and horror stories. I aim to confront and understand fear and anxiety, both for myself and others. Through my art, I provide welcoming experiences with the unknown. Using inviting textiles and remade creatures from these stories, I offer a unique pathway for people to approach these complex emotions. My work allows individuals to touch, hear, and immerse themselves in a safe space to experience uncertainty. Ultimately, I want to make the process of confronting mental health challenges less intimidating and more approachable. It's about empowering individuals, including myself, to navigate uncertainty with curiosity and resilience, rather than succumbing to fear and avoidance.
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