White Room: Jenna Spevack

Jenna Spevack’s drawings explore various systems of theory and belief, from scientific thought to religious values. For example, an ongoing series uses three basic objects—sticks, stones and strings—to explore paradigms of physics, from the Theory of Relativity to superstring theory. Her recent drawings introduce floods and explosions to the mix, sending their subjects floating out to sea or hurtling through the air. In some, depictions of animal patterns (butterfly wings, turtle shells, zebra skins, etc.) evoke nature in a highly stylized manner. Spevack’s delicate drawings examine the interaction between humans and their environment, both harmonious and doomed. Spevack has shown work at many venues, including most recently at Monya Rowe Gallery, Art in General, Parlor Projects and Rotunda Gallery. She holds a MFA from RISD and a BFA from SUNY Buffalo.