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About
Originally from Baltimore, Jayne Matricardi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with double-majors in painting and art history from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Education degree from the George Washington University. She has taught high school level studio art in the Fairfax County Public Schools system since 2001. She will receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting in May 2021 from George Mason University.
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Artist's Statement
Currently, my art practice is focused on the intersections and overlaps between motherhood, family histories and landscape. I explore this “motherscape” through a wide variety of media including drawing, painting, mixed media and video installation. While I arrive at much of my imagery through intuition, I also pull from vintage photographs, and I rely heavily on research to inform and guide my work. Research interests include feminist studies, the history of scientific motherhood in America, and hidden mother photography from the Victorian era. Through a mindful artistic practice I gain self-awareness, sensitivity and empathy, which I hope will also be shared with my viewers.
More specific information on my thesis exhibition, Motherscape, may be found in my exhibition statement.
More specific information on my thesis exhibition, Motherscape, may be found in my exhibition statement.