Jenny Marshall Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Based in the UK East Midlands, I became a full time artist in 2019. Semi abstract in nature, my work combines a fine art background and a long held fascination with wood in all forms. Sustainability underpins my practice; resource management and contributing to art communities is very important to me. I consistently exhibit in UK galleries and have collectors across the UK, Europe and US.
I create new art from old wood.
I deeply respect wood as a living thing, its vital role in our eco-system and in human history. All my substrates are reclaimed wood: salvage, vintage, well-loved, pre-loved, abandoned, each piece has its own character and story to tell. In carefully sourcing and restoring wood the natural beauty and age-old marks on each piece are revealed: worn, weathered, patterned and textured. I work in series responding to these marks exploring a concept, question or fascination surrounding the precarious relationship between humans and the forces of nature, and our human identity connects with our planet.
My process about maximising inspirations and energy and seizing serendipity - exploring and manipulating the materials I use; it is very much is a conversation or even a dance between me, the wood, the paint /media. Light, motion and texture are key elements of my work, and as well as utilising wood, I combine other found elements adding dimension, depth and sometimes the unexpected. As a result, my pieces can be 2 or 3D, interactive and of varying scale.
Working sustainably is fundamental to my practice , I work mostly in my outdoor studio in fresh air and daylight, ensuring my processes are as sustainable and carbon neutral as possible.
Artwork
MOONGATE, Mixed Media on restored wood, 2022, £300
Projects and exhibitions
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: HECKINGTON WINDMILL19/01/2024 — ongoing Setting up an initial artist residency project with the Heckington Windmill Trust to explore how an 'artist in residence' would work and develop creative aspects of the mill. Heckington Windmill is the last surviving and working 8 sailed Windmill in the world. It is significant for its sustainable technological and sustainability issues. ... [Read more] |
Heckington Windmill, Lincolnshire, Heckington, Lincoln | Details |
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TRAILS14/09/2023 — 15/10/2023 ‘Right to Roam is an articulated painting. The front ‘opens up’ to reveal a different vista inside. The sound of the gate hook and gate opening are part of the experience, and the whole piece is reminiscent of walking through woodland and discovering something new and unexpected. This piece is constructed with reclaimed wood from a gate.... [Read more] |
Turner House Gallery, Penarth, Cardiff | Details |
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'BLAKE'05/06/2023 — 27/10/2023 BLAKE An exhibition of art inspired by the work of visionary William Blake The show gave 35 Artists who work in all mediums- 3d sculpture, 2d work, performance, multimedia and new media, the opportunity to exhibit their work the stunning atrium of Central Square in Leeds As one of the selected artists , the exhibition challenged me to... [Read more] |
Leeds Central Square Atrium, Leeds, UK | Details |
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HOPE: CARLTON FOOD BANK (Nottingham) ART WORK COMMISSION24/04/2023 — 29/05/2023 Art work commissioned by the manager of the Food Bank at Carlton. This was in exchange for the wood from the old pulpit and pews in this Foodbank building, which I salvaged for further artwork. The focus of the piece was 'HOPE', which is also the name of the Foodbank. |
Work now exhibited at Carlton Food Bank, Nottingham | Details |
Exhibitions 2021 to 202411/04/2021 — 25/03/2024 EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS 2024 Current: MINATURES REVISITED (Group Show) Cupola Contemporary Gallery, Sheffield Current: DERBY UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE CENTRE (Group Show) Derby Completed: ARTISANS UNCOVERED (Group Show) The Wardwick, Derby Museum and Art Gallery. UNDER THE BED SALE (Group Show/sale) Cupola Contemporary... [Read more] |
Various, Various | Details |