JENNIE CHIEN
42 Village Gate
Nyack, New York 10960
(845) 353-7587         
chiennoir@verizon.net         






I create archetypal images of the invisible qualities in the psy-che:  intuition, instinct, and the intellect.
Abraded surfaces and timeless environments, found in tribal artifacts, petroglyphs and Zen gardens,
inspire me.

Clay holds the imprint of the hand more than other sculptural ma-terials. I handbuild because it adds
character to the form. I use techniques such as raku-, sawdust-, and woodfiring. The natural accidents
that occur in those firings transform the clay surfaces by aging, abrading, and adding random markings.

My bodies of work include:  
Guardian Spirits. Angels and other guardian spirits represent In-tuition and Inspiration.  Pieces include
raku- and woodfired gods and guardian angels, raku- and barrel-fired amulets.

Chien Noir Series. The Black Dog represents the Id or Instinct.  Opening up to Instinct and mastering it
brings you into sync with the power of the natural world. Slab- and coilbuilt vessels, black dogs, raku-
fired amulets and oracle bones.

Open Heads Series. ”You are what’s in your head.” These represent the Intellect. Thinking is how one
determines right and wrong. This affects how the world is viewed and justifies actions taken.  
Stoneware vase forms and sawdust-fired godlet heads.
Hudson River Potters - P.O. Box 1411, Scarsdale, New York 10583-9411

FREE BLESSINGS
FROM THE
TREE OF LIFE

An Individual Artist Grants Project by
Jennie Chien

December 6-20, 2009

Rockland Center for the Arts
27 South Greenbush Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
www.rocklandartcenter.org
4th Annual 5

December 6 - February 21

Renaissance Fine Art Gallery
20B Mountainview Avenue
Orangeburg, NY
845-365-6008
renartgallery.com

Gallery hours: Tues- Fri 11 to 5
                Sat 12 to 4
UPCOMING SHOWS: