Hoover's work also transmits an emotional spark. Hoover's work was selected for the Oregon Biennial 2001 at the Portland Art Museum. Jennifer Hoover is represented by Augen Gallery in Portland. Now, I'm exploring what's essential, what remains. I am digging deeper, working 'closer to the bone' in a literal way, exploring the illusion of permanence and the futility of preservation.
Nothing is permanent.
Not our skin. Not our bones. Not even ourselves. Yet we persist in trying to slipcover empty space. Laying carpet over a swamp, wallpapering over crumbling walls.