Jenny Kitchener is a prolific contemporary printmaker who focuses on our relationship to the environments we inhabit. Kitchener’s concern with the natural world expresses itself through her subject matter, which largely features flora and fauna. Her intricate printmaking practice is often supported by collage to build up layers of meaning within her work. Much as art imitates life, Kitchener’s work reflects her life on a rural property surrounded by birds and insects, the perfect backdrop to inspire her creative practice.

Kitchener’s 2021 linocut with collage, “Seed totem II” features three panels of miscellaneous natural imagery. Focusing on a large bee spanning the first two panels, this print is filled with images of birds, flowers, plant life and patterns that evoke waterways. This evocative work incorporates imagery from Kitchener’s surroundings, reflecting upon nature as one of her greatest creative inspirations. This print is rich in detail, prompting greater delight with every interaction with the work.

Across Kitchener’s career her works have been collected in several notable Australian and international collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, the Parliament House Art Collection, State Libraries and the London Print Studios Workshop. She has been recognised as a finalist in several awards, such as The Silkcut Award for Linocuts, the National Works on Paper Award, the Fremantle Print Award, the Mackay Artist’s Book Award and the Burnie Print Prize.

For avid collectors of Australian printmaking, Kitchener’s “Seed totem II” is an exceptionally original find.

Jenny KITCHENER
'Seed totem II (three panels)' 2021
Linocut with collage on paper
Edition of 10
Image Size: 57 x 90 cm
Dimensions: 57 x 90 cm
Signed: Each panel signed, titled and editioned on verso.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Each panel measures at 57 x 30cm each.
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee