Biography
Artist Statement
As a child I left the comfort of home for secret rescue missions in the backyard. I saved the cat from Barbie and Ken gang members by hiding him in a bed fort safe house
The world created as a little girl never faded. As I assemble a collage I find myself inside the imagery. A visual storyteller; every image is another chapter in the story.
Biography
Jayne Surrena graduated from the University of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing and Masters of Arts in Teaching the Visual Arts.
Jayne's photographic collages have such appeal due to the combination of humor and visual storytelling. The simple, unclouded assemblages draw the viewer in as they find connections with each piece.
This Philadelphia artist's work has appeared in multiple publications, galleries and projects worldwide. Some highlights include Gawker, Art Basel Miami, The Wall Breakers, Philadelphia Stories, Art Takes Times Square, Art News Paper, Art Scene News, Uncommongoods, Aint-Bad Magazine and The Paris Review.
*Abridged Resume
Education
2010 MAT in Visual Arts University of the Arts
2006 BFA in Painting & Drawing University of the Arts
Awards, Grants & Fellowships
University of the Arts Teaching Fellowship
Upcoming Artist Grant
Young Artist Grant
Alumni Award Commitment & Progress of Painting
Permanent Collection
2009.Shah Alam Gallery. Malaysia
Juried Exhibitions
2012.ArtistWanted. Art Takes Times Square
2010.Making It Alumni Show. University of the Arts
2009. Summer in the City. Projects Gallery
Auctions
2011.Philadelphia Stories Charity Auction
2009.Philadelphia Stories Charity Auction
2008. Inliquid Un – Zipped Auction
Solo Exhibition
2006.Senior Thesis Solo Exhibition.
Group Exhibitions
2012.The Sketchbook Project. Tour Dates
2011.University of the Arts Alumni Show
2010.Art Burn. Art Basel. Miami, FL
2006. Wax, Light and Lacquer. Bambi Gallery
Publications
Philadelphia Stories
Courting by Jayne Surrena, Fall Issue 2011.
Eddie by Jayne Surrena, Summer Issue 2009.
Leap by Jayne Surrena, Spring Issue 2009.
Breakfast by Jayne Surrena, Fall Issue 2007
Park Magazine. Issue 3. April 23, 2012. Cover and 3 page layout
The Edge Magazine of the University of the Arts
Winter 2012. Page 58. Alumni Spotlight.
BitFUUL Magazine. Issue 5. March 2012.
Clippings & Mentions
ArtSceneNews. Art Basel Miami Beach: Burning Down the House.2009
Features
Artist a Day
University Arts. Alumni Spotlight
Gawker Artist
Behance Network
Get Inspired Magazine
Design Showcase. Sunday.12.11.11
* Please refer to my website for links to publications, clippings, shows, and features.
