https://www.jenniferlay.com/sculpture daily 1.0 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1612154870723-U4D4MR30MDJF79RA2XJJ/JenniferLay_Ties_2021_web.jpg Sculpture - "Ties", 2021 “Ties” was inspired by the humble beginnings for many Chinese immigrants to the USA as laborers in the railroads. 我們跋山涉水來到這裡。 Media: Wood (cherry and pine), steel, stones, faux-silk fabric, gold embroidery thread, faux pearl glass beads “Ties” was awarded 1st Place in the “Breaking Free” Sculpture Exhibition held by the Triton Museum in San Jose, sponsored by the Santa Clara Cultural Commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1612154870723-U4D4MR30MDJF79RA2XJJ/JenniferLay_Ties_2021_web.jpg Sculpture - "Ties", 2021 “Ties” was inspired by the humble beginnings for many Chinese immigrants to the USA as laborers in the railroads. 我們跋山涉水來到這裡。 Media: Wood (cherry and pine), steel, stones, faux-silk fabric, gold embroidery thread, faux pearl glass beads “Ties” was awarded 1st Place in the “Breaking Free” Sculpture Exhibition held by the Triton Museum in San Jose, sponsored by the Santa Clara Cultural Commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602558864735-VT04SHHQJC6Z4JDINHW5/image.jpg Sculpture - Family Dinner (2018) Inspired by her heritage, "Family Dinner” aims to explore cultural diaspora and the blending of cultures through food. Media: paper maché, cardboard, steel, rubber tubing, and acrylic paint “Family Dinner” was awarded Juror's Choice Award while on display at the Euphrat Museum of Art in 2019. Shannon Wright was the show’s juror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602560041126-ODC97M815FYQ0I0BLVBD/Ties_Concept.jpg Sculpture - Ties (2020) “Ties” is a mixed media celebration of Chinese American roots, many of which were laid during the construction of the railroads in the United States. It aims to inspire excellence amidst adversity. Media: Wood, steel, stones, faux-silk fabric, faux-pearls, paint https://www.jenniferlay.com/illustration daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1612391502013-FXB6VVXU4Y1EIO0ATD8A/image-asset.jpeg Illustration - Not Who I Thought You Were (2021) "Not Who I Thought You Were" aims to represent the cyclical confusion and emotional turmoil of unsuccessful relationships. Media: Watercolor and ink Size: 9” x 12” unframed, (11” x 14” framed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1612391502013-FXB6VVXU4Y1EIO0ATD8A/image-asset.jpeg Illustration - Not Who I Thought You Were (2021) "Not Who I Thought You Were" aims to represent the cyclical confusion and emotional turmoil of unsuccessful relationships. Media: Watercolor and ink Size: 9” x 12” unframed, (11” x 14” framed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602615413146-06AQ9M0HQ3RPWOZ530XS/JenniferLay_BindSeriesRed2016.jpg Illustration - Bind Series, Red (2016) “Bind Series, Red” is part of a diptych with “Bind Series, Blue”. It expresses the helplessness of nature when faced with the encroaching destruction caused by humans and their greed. Media: watercolor and ink Sold to a private collector in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602559217676-ZRBWBA6U49YQF2XSQ3V2/JenniferLay_BindSeriesRed2016.jpg Illustration - Bind Series, Red (2016) “Bind Series, Red” is part of a diptych with “Bind Series, Blue”. It aims to express the helplessness of nature when faced with the encroaching destruction caused by humans. Media: watercolor and ink Sold to a private collector in 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602615796466-AZGCPYFZ0E80VBVY8V96/JenniferLay_BindSeriesBlue2016.jpg Illustration - Bind Series, Blue (2016) “Bind Series, Blue” is part of a diptych with “Bind Series, Red”. It expresses the helplessness of nature when faced with the encroaching destruction caused by humans and their greed. Media: watercolor and ink Sold to a private collector in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602616411764-JDL3JT9AIA302Z3QSS5H/JenniferLay_WeAwaken2017.jpg Illustration - We Awaken (2017) “We Awaken” was painted in the weeks after the results of the 2016 election in the United States. It is a call to action, hoping to inspire the many to rise as one in the name of peace and justice. Media: watercolor and ink Sold to a private collector in 2017. https://www.jenniferlay.com/commissions daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602559611094-E7XG2PKVQPPDFXL41YJT/2019-08-22+13.44.59.jpg Commissions - Gong Wings (2019) Measuring at over 16 feet wide, these wings are made of deceptively light craft foam with an inner support core of paper maché enforced cardboard. A custom steel frame was constructed to facilitate the display of the wings behind the large gong using it’s existing frame. Transportation of the wings was a large design challenge and creating a easily deconstructed and solo transport design was critical. Media: Steel, cardboard, paper maché, craft foam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602559611094-E7XG2PKVQPPDFXL41YJT/2019-08-22+13.44.59.jpg Commissions - Gong Wings (2019) Measuring at over 16 feet wide, these wings are made of deceptively light craft foam with an inner support core of paper maché enforced cardboard. A custom steel frame was constructed to facilitate the display of the wings behind the large gong using it’s existing frame. Transportation of the wings was a large design challenge and creating a easily deconstructed and solo transport design was critical. Media: Steel, cardboard, paper maché, craft foam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602559321476-0R2AKM8KTYV350DKTJQM/GatorSummerEdition_2019.jpg Commissions - Summer Sausage (2019) This happy-go-lucky pup was inspired by the client’s own beloved black Labrador retriever. They wanted a t-shirt design that inspired fun, summer vibes for their axe-throwing company. Media: digital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602570240354-EA93A3GTY8XZ73PJ5R9C/Lumberjaxe_design_modelmockup.jpg Commissions - Gator T-shirt (2016) The design for the client’s axe throwing business was inspired by the client’s black Labrador retriever, a pup who wants to be a part of the fun! Media: digital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602570400262-INJXP5YWE9363LKTFOVL/lumberjaxe_rosie_11color_FINAL.jpg Commissions - We Can Throw It! (2017) This t-shirt design riffed off of the infamous Rosie the Riveter imagery with an axe-throwing twist, celebrating women for International Women’s Day. Media: digital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602613658350-C9RB68XQNESZ2PZR8066/2019-05-22%25252B16.58.05.jpg Commissions - Curiosity on the Horizon (2019) This space themed artwork welcomed guests to the client’s baby shower. The Mars rover Curiosity gazing over a vast expanse serves as an aspirational goal for the couple’s future child. A large space was left on the bottom for a removable welcome sign. Media: acrylic paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602564669922-ZLQ3HCOKC386GMLM9K58/2019-05-22%2B13.49.26.jpg Commissions - Moon Explorer Guestbook (2019) This guestbook artwork was designed for a space themed baby shower. This cartoon style work set on the Moon is an aspirational goal for the couple’s child and each guest’s message can be written on the stars. Media: acrylic paint, silver card stock paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602559816939-BNPF6EC9YP8M30AU0SBO/Daniel_proposal_commission_FINAL_9162018.jpg Commissions - Proposal Postcard (2018) This postcard was presented to the client’s partner as part of the engagement surprise in front of their future wedding venue. Media: digital https://www.jenniferlay.com/events daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/visual-philosophy-guild-hello-my-name-is-exhibition monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1613091225304-B461LSFG6XK1L6GSLDLS/JenniferLay_NWITYW_300DPI_web.jpg Events - Visual Philosophy Guild "Hello My Name Is..." Exhibition https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/my-american-experience-ohanlon-center-for-the-arts monthly 0.5 2021-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1618870161445-ZFKT4TG9PY5H7HOE31SK/JenniferLay_Ties_2021.jpg Events - My American Experience: O'Hanlon Center for the Arts - My American Experience @O’Hanlon Center for the Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1618870383744-UVZ38UEET07Z9OT4YBUC/JenniferLay_FamilyDinner2018small.jpg Events - My American Experience: O'Hanlon Center for the Arts - Until April 30, 2021 Don’t miss it! https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/incuarts-persist-persevere-be monthly 0.5 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1620758933710-MWQ57Y8LQOJ49JJCFJXQ/Be-show-flier-3.jpg Events - IncuArts - Persist, Persevere, Be - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/open-juried-show-2021-falkirk-cultural-center-san-rafael-ca monthly 0.5 2021-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1622665053005-7Z2BS4ZTDL3Y2BCAK82A/Screen+Shot+2021-06-02+at+1.17.01+PM.png Events - Open Juried Show 2021 @ Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael CA - Open Juried Show 2021 Falkirk Cultural Center San Rafael, CA https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/an-american-mosaic-mexican-heritage-plaza-in-san-jose-ca monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1632335919127-660EYJ84797PHFPAG6NF/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+11.37.59+AM.png Events - "An American Mosaic" Exhibition @ School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, CA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jenniferlay.com/events/breaking-free-sculpture-exhibition-the-triton-museum-of-art-in-san-jose-ca monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1632338081925-GKQXLJ87UYS4WY4QGIQ0/Screen+Shot+2021-09-22+at+11.16.36+AM.png Events - Breaking Free Sculpture Exhibition @ The Triton Museum of Art in San Jose, CA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jenniferlay.com/public-art daily 0.75 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1679438324109-545H2S1IBF7S6NUZXQQP/2022-11-14+23.59.41.jpg Public Art - PMBQ Panda Mural - Assistant https://www.pmbq.com/ Located on North First Street in Downtown San Jose From mid-October to mid-November 2022, assisted in painting mural on 8 foot x 80 foot wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1679438324109-545H2S1IBF7S6NUZXQQP/2022-11-14+23.59.41.jpg Public Art - PMBQ Panda Mural - Assistant https://www.pmbq.com/ Located on North First Street in Downtown San Jose From mid-October to mid-November 2022, assisted in painting mural on 8 foot x 80 foot wall https://www.jenniferlay.com/about daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1613090279469-VCSCGRHYB5L9ZV07M20H/Jennifer+headshot+%281+of+1%29%281%29.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d266b143ebef50001f287db/1602569861361-D79922BZK3TJAABGDHU9/image-asset.png About https://www.jenniferlay.com/exhibition-history daily 0.75 2023-03-21 https://www.jenniferlay.com/publications-and-interviews daily 0.75 2021-07-01 https://www.jenniferlay.com/new-products daily 0.75 2021-09-22