Grease stains, paint splatters, and natural wear and tear are transformed into oceans, fields, sunsets, and sand. Almost scientific and yet abstract at the same time, it is easy to forget that you are staring not at a painting of the ocean, but rather a compilation of images taken of dumpsters. Jennifer’s use of color is largely influenced by the season she is reinterpreting, drawing on seasonal color palettes for inspiration while utilizing subtle contrasts of colors found on dumpsters. Concerned with the decaying natural world at the hands of humans, Jennifer is constantly in awe of Mother Nature’s ability to transform even large metal containers into gorgeous works of art. Jennifer blurs the line between waste and nature, challenging the viewer to not only rethink their interpretation of beauty, but also the impact of waste on the natural world.

Jennifer focuses on a small section of the dumpster, no more than 3”x5”, and photographs unusual markings, rust, paint splatters and general weathering caused by both humans and mother nature. Adjustments to color and saturation are used, as well as layering technique drawing on Jennifer’s background as a decoupage artist. In her latest work, Jennifer uses multiple images of dumpsters cut and layered on top of one another to create textures and colors inspired by natural landscapes.