Creative practice in the everyday has the power to balance our internal systems, refocus our attention, and enliven our empathies.
Jenna Manzano utilizes weaving, wrapping, papier-mache, collage, and printmaking in fiber, paper, pigment, and a variety of natural and industrial found materials. Her frequently monochromatic work pulls inspiration from the postminimalist object, utilizing natural and modest materials while repurposing or sourcing secondhand when available. The time-intensive process of hand-making invites stillness and introspection, relying on texture, form, and repetition to invite a deeper quality of attention and awareness.
Jenna is based in Oakland, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Fine Arts in poetics from Mills College in Oakland. At Mills, she taught letterpress and binding techniques in the book art studio. She currently freelances in design.