Jennifer McBrien

I am navigating the realm of embroidery with a skilled hand, intertwining freehand machine and hand stitching to create evocative portrayals of women, birds, and hybrid figures. Often featuring female bodies with bird heads, my compositions transcend traditional representations and delve into complex themes of femininity, liberation, and connection with nature. By incorporating the Toile pattern into my textile works, I am exploring the historical and cultural associations of the fabric art tradition, while simultaneously reflecting its reemergence onto the broader art world scene. I have just begun to play with natural dyes and the effect and their cultural and historical significance onto the found fabrics that I use. I want my pieces to resonate a renewed appreciation for the power and significance of textiles in contemporary artistic discourse.