Jerry Jenkins

And Whatnot

Artist Statement

My artwork is called And Whatnot. It’s a piece made of branches and broken, discarded things. Honestly, it’s a representation of me really. It’s chaotic, random, and sometimes violent. But it’s also thoughtful, and to me it’s kind. It’s what I used as an outlet for everything that’s happened to me this semester. Ups and downs, unending exhaustion, the joy of figuring out how to build the next subject. It’s the result of my mindscape, and the many voices telling me what to do, how to do it, and why I should do it. Ultimately, it’s me, and all the flaws and imperfections that come with that.

A photo of the artist. Several sculptures made from objects obtained from various places I frequent, tree branches, and finger molds working in conjunction with one another to create a piece.