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Wexler Gallery
1811 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125 , United States
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Accretio, 2021
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Description
Jennifer Trask
Accretio, 2021
Antique gilt wood, bone, antler, resin, coral, gold
108 x 20 x 18in
Jennifer Trask engages nature as both medium and subject, crafting intricate sculptures that merge unexpected materials—bone, vertebrae, butterfly wings, resin, metal, and antique frame fragments. Ranging from intimate jewelry to large-scale works, her pieces reflect a lifelong fascination with biology, archaeology, and anthropology. Her lavish compositions celebrate the splendor of the natural world while exploring the tension between the wild and the domesticated, evoking the rich visual language of 17th-century Dutch vanitas paintings and Victorian curiosity cabinets.
Animal remains—antlers, horn, teeth, tusks, and bone—feature prominently in Trask’s work, transformed into radiant, organic forms that bloom with vitality, evoking cycles of death, transformation, and rebirth. At first glance, her pieces captivate with their elegance, but closer inspection reveals layers of intricacy: antlers woven seamlessly into sculptural forms, snake vertebrae forming delicate flower petals, and bones sourced from giraffes, chickens, cows, and camels integrated into compositions that challenge perceptions of life and decay.
“Bones are not morbid to me; they represent a life lived,” Trask explains. “There is history in the remnants of a plant or animal.” -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Period: New Creation Date: 2021 Styles / Movements: Modern, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 828623 -
Dimensions
W. 20 in; H. 108 in; D. 18 in; W. 50.8 cm; H. 274.32 cm; D. 45.72 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wexler Gallery presents collectible design and artwork that challenges traditional labels, celebrating innovation across craft, design, and fine art. Visit us in Philadelphia or New York, or contact us at 215.923.7030 or info@wexlergallery.com for inquiries.
