About

In her artistic practice, Jen Dwyer employs the female gaze to offer an inclusive perspective that positions all individuals as subjects. Her unique approach informs the creation of surreal and whimsical ceramic sculptures and oil paintings that draw inspiration from a diverse range of artistic movements, including Rococo, Surrealism, Fauvism, Greek Mythology, and Popular Culture, all infused with a self-assured feminist ethos. Through her work, Dwyer challenges the socially constructed notions of identity prevalent in contemporary society, channeling the female gaze to shift the narrative away from the commodification of women's bodies that dominates advertising and art history. To offer a fresh perspective, one that highlights the female point of view and places agency in the hands of all individuals. Dwyer's artistic vision blurs the boundaries between the public and private, the subject and object, and the self and others, creating otherworldly artworks that inspire reflection and contemplation.

Jen Dwyer (b.1988) is a Ceramic Sculptor and Oil Painter. She was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA, and currently lives and works in the greater NYC Area. Dwyer earned her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Notre Dame and her BFA from the University of Washington. She has shown locally and internationally. Notable exhibitions include a solo booth at Spring/Break Art Fair in New York City, Hashimoto Contemporary, Maxon Mills Gallery in Wassaic, GAA Gallery in Provincetown and a Solo Exhibition at Dinner Gallery. In addition Dwyer has completed artist residencies at The Museum of Art and Design (NYC), Wassaic Projects (NY), The Pottery Workshop (China), Salem Art Works (NY) among others, and received numerous grants.

For all inquiries please direct emails to: jenedwyer@gmail.com