Jean Benvenuto

Expressive acrylic figurative paintings commenting upon the societal norms for women and figurative/life drawings in support of painting.
 
 

Installations

While encouraging reminiscences from childhood, the Museum Tree invites the realization that our regional museums feel the threat of sea level rise too. The second installation celebrates the power and courage of a mother's love for her infant daughter as she overcame tremendous obstacles to save her child's sight and the girl's life.

Happily Ever After

The images of bridal gowns and of rituals associated with weddings have become significant sources for expressing the dissonance of "Happily Ever After".

Pond Series

These paintings of golden, organic, spent lily pads and hardened lotus pods reflected in cobalt October skies honor renewal, the promise of Spring.

Archive

The archive contains adventures in mixed-media and non-objective paintings, continuing engagement with drawing from life, and an assortment of still life paintings for your consideration.