Jenny Blake ARTIST PROFILE
After raising five children and working in the media and arts sector, Jenny Blake finally had the opportunity to pursue her art practice. Making up for lost time, she has managed to complete a Diploma of Visual Arts from the Canberra Institution of Technology, exhibited her work in seven group shows and eight solo shows, submitted works for the prestigious Archibald Prize, secured a place as an artist in residence at the Straithnairn Arts Precinct and exhibited works as part of the GX Art Trail within the Ginninderry Display Village. Here we chat to Jenny in her sunny studio in Strathnairn.
How did you come to work out of Strathnairn Arts? I exhibited out here in 2015 and again in 2018. So that’s when my attraction began because it's such a fabulous location. It's surrounded by the Brindabellas, the views are spectacular—it's really a return to nature. You would think you are out in the bush but you're 15 minutes from the city centre. I’ve been lucky enough to secure a position here for just over 12 months now. It’s such an incredible opportunity for me to really consolidate my art.
