Jenny Kitchener is a prolific contemporary printmaker who focuses on our relationship to the environments we inhabit. Kitchener’s concern with the natural world expresses itself through her subject matter, which largely features flora and fauna. Her intricate printmaking practice is often supported by collage to build up layers of meaning within her work. Much as art imitates life, Kitchener’s work reflects her life on a rural property surrounded by birds and insects, the perfect backdrop to inspire her creative practice.

Kitchener’s 2015 linocut with collage, “Wasp Drone: autumn,” pictures a wasp surrounded by a wreath of flowers and vines. This wasp is patterned with stripes and squares, creating a tone of whimsy, especially when set against multi-coloured circles emerging from the background. This print evokes the changes brought by autumnal weather, celebrating the rewards brought by the appearance of seasonal flora and fauna. This print acts as a joyful reminder of natural patterns, emphasising the bigger picture.

Across Kitchener’s career her works have been collected in several notable Australian and international collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Parliament House Art Collection, State Libraries and the London Print Studios Workshop. She has been recognised as a finalist in several awards, such as The Silkcut Award for Linocuts, the National Works on Paper Award, the Fremantle Print Award, the Mackay Artist’s Book Award and the Burnie Print Prize.

For avid collectors of Australian printmaking, Kitchener’s “Wasp Drone: autumn” is a delightful find.

Jenny KITCHENER
'Wasp Drone: autumn' 2015
Linocut with collage on paper
Edition of 10
Image Size: 57 x 38 cm
Dimensions: 57 x 38 cm
Signed: Signed, dated and editioned in lower margin; editioned, signed and titled on verso.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee