Jenny Day
Experience the boundless creativity of artist Jenny Day, as she effortlessly juggles multiple artistic endeavors with grace and mastery, leaving you in awe of her whirlwind of creative abundance.
Lili explores the multi-layered studio of Jenny Day, where the artist is currently shifting from traditional painting and sculpture toward an immersive, event-based installation. Jenny details her upcoming exhibition, A Feast to Remember, which depicts a celebration that has gone awry as nature and animals begin to reclaim the space. The conversation highlights her transition into large-scale textile work, including massive wool rugs and costumes, designed to invite the audience into a narrative where they can participate through dinner parties and workshops rather than simply observing from a distance.
The dialogue also offers a glimpse into Jenny’s rigorous creative schedule and the mental discipline required to manage multiple upcoming shows across the country. She discusses her process for problem-solving, which often involves a structured nightly routine of exercise and reading to clear the mind, sometimes leading to studio dreams where artistic hurdles are resolved in her sleep. This episode provides a fascinating look at an artist in a state of constant motion, balancing the physical demands of tactile production with a visionary approach to storytelling and community engagement.
