Jenny Kendler (MFA 2006) Merges Activisim and Art for Nonprofit work
Jenny Kendler (MFA 2006)’s practice combines her passion for environmental activism and art. In her words, Kendler says “I’m trying to do something that looks like art, but functions like activism.” Named as the first artist-in-residence an environmental law and policy nonprofit, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), since 2014, Kendler’s works span on medium, such as her Grecian sculptures embedded with seeds that will eventually transform into a self-sustaining garden. Click here her to read Kdndler’s interview about her work on Masahable.
Image from the article.
In celebration of alum Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks opening current SAIC students were invited to submit artworks inspired by O’keeffe and the city of Chicago.
An image from the exhibition opening of “My Chicagos: SAIC Students Honor Georgia O’Keeffe.”