Hi - I’m Jen!

I'm an artist exploring the space where instant photography meets slow, intentional craft.

In a world dominated by digital imagery, I find comfort in the simplicity and tangible nature of Polaroid photography. My work in this medium reflects my fascination with the intersection of time and memory, where each image tells a story of its own through the imperfect yet mesmerizing lens of instant film.

Adding another layer to this, I incorporate embroidery into my Polaroid photographs. This fusion of textile art with photography introduces a tactile dimension that exceeds the visual, inviting viewers to engage with the image on multiple sensory levels. Through this process, I explore themes of intimacy, craftsmanship, and the interplay between traditional and contemporary forms of expression.

Through my works, I aim to invite viewers into a dialogue about perception, memory, and the beauty of fleeting moments. My goal is to evoke a sense of wonder and reflection, encouraging each person to find their own meaning in the images I create.

Exhibits

  • Art Gallery Kozminski University

    March-April 2025

    Kozminski University
    (Warsaw, Poland)

  • Bowling Green State University

    October - December 2024

    Firelands Little Gallery
    (Ohio)

  • Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit

    January - February 2024

    Treat Yourself
    The Hand-Embellished Print Show
    (Virtual)

  • Sewickley Public Library

    October 2023 - January 2024

    Sewickley Public Library
    (Pennsylvania)

Press + Publications

  • The Change-Makers: stories that inspire Interview

    Voyage Austin

    (interview online)

  • Podcast with Madcollage

    Six Impossible Things with Madcollage

    (podcast)

  • Plastic Perspective Magazine

    Plastic Perspective
    Issue 3

    (print)

  • Punktum Film Magazine

    Punktum Film Magazine
    Issue 3

    (Isreal, print)

  • Film Shooters Collective

    Film Shooters Collective: Polaroid
    (online)

  • Film Shooters Collective

    Film Shooters Collective: 35mm
    (online)

  • Lomography

    Around the World in Analogue: London, United Kingdom
    (online)

  • KEH Camera

    KEH Camera: Mother's Day Edition
    (online)

  • Shoot It With Film

    Issue Two
    (online)

Inquire

If you would like to work together, please contact me.

hello @ jenniferstamps.com