Jenn Garrison

Artist Bio:

Jenn Garrison is a printmaker and textile designer who lives on a family farm in South Carolina. Her years in textile design and study of art history inform the patterns and designs used in her work. Jenn executes these designs through the medium of woodcut printmaking, meticulously carving each detail in wood and printing the images by hand on paper and on fabric.

Artist Statement:

“Cacophony” is a vibrant collection of pattern-based woodcut prints that explores the dynamic relationships of color, form, and texture. The pieces in this series create a visual experience that is both chaotic and harmonious. The prints draw inspiration from a diverse array of historical designs and are woven together with botanical elements.
Through the meditative process of carving and printing woodcuts, I capture the energy and beauty of these motifs. By using the same group of woodblocks, and overlapping them in layers of color and design, I invite the viewer to delve into the complexity of each piece, discovering new details and connections. The use of woodblock printing allows for a tactile, hands-on approach, bringing a unique texture and dimension to the work that echoes the natural materials used in its creation.
Cacophony captures the essence of botanical beauty through a modern lens, finding order in disorder, and appreciating synchronicity.