Writing

Christmas 2004 and I find myself transplanted from my home in Melbourne, Australia to the chilly high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico for the holidays. Here I find myself, by way of distraction, contemplating the work of American artist Jennyfer Stratman. In a strange way, my own temporary re-location brings with it a greater understanding […]

Stratman is an artist of constant growth and movement. Regular journeys between her studios in the US and Australia reflect core themes throughout her works. Raised in Phoenix and residing in Melbourne, Stratman is prolific in her representations of universal issues such as belonging, and connectedness to one’s environment. Her sculptures often incorporate genderless, faceless