Jennifer Martin

Born:26th October 1980, London.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.

EDUCATION

1999-2000: Foundation, Central St. Martins, College of Art and Design

2000-2003: Bsc Pyschology with Neuroscience

2005-2006: Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, Central St.Martins, Byam Shaw.

EXHIBITIONS

July 2009: 'Not Just a Pretty Face' The Foundry, London.

June 2009: Artsdepot Open, London.

September 2008: Barbs, Group exhibition of Fashion & Art. Redgate Gallery, London.

July 2008: Re-working masters, Golden Square, London W1.

October 2007: Inspired Art Fair, Spitalfields, London.

July 2007: Let the Children Use it. Tacheles Building, Berlin.

April -May 2007: 'Perfect Illusion'. Milo Gallery, Solo-show. Los Angeles

March 2007: International Jewish Artist of the Year Award Finals,
Christies London.

Nov 06-Dec 06: Artist residency. Raid Projects, Los Angeles

Sept 06- Oct 06: Barnet Open, Apthorp Gallery, London

June 06: Display Until.. Final degree show, St.Martins

June 06: Annual Picture, Fair Ben Uri Gallery

March 06: Small .Kingsgate Gallery, London NW6

Feb 06: Seven principles of co-existence. Lauderdale House, London

Feb 2005: Charity Art Auction, Adam Gallery, London. W1
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