Animals in Art by Jen Burkin

Jennifer Burkin is both an artist and art educator. Jennifer has a Master's degree in elementary art education from Tufts University in affiliation with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Additionally, she has a Graduate Certificate from Harvard University in Museum Studies. She grew up in Brookline, MA and now lives on Martha's Vineyard where she continues to make art, sell her artwork, and teach art.

Jennifer paints with acrylics and adds in handmade papers, found objects, etc, turning many paintings into mixed media pieces. Her subjects are largely domestic, many pieces are in fact of her own dog. Other images of domesticity are kitchen utensils and children's and women's clothing. She frequently paints and collages images of birds as well.

Jennifer will lead a Mixed-media workshop on Friday, Jan 17th from 1 - 3PM. Supplies provided, but space is limited. Please email amcdonough@tisburyma.gov to register.

Jennifer's show will be up in our gallery January and February 2025.