🎨 Dive into the world of ceramics art with our phenomenal former core volunteer, Jenn De Monte! Her captivating two-artist exhibit displayed at the Multnomah Art Center gallery between February 16 - March 23, 2024.

Jenn extends a warm personal invite to all of us and commits to contributing a portion of her proceeds to our organization. Moreover, she is making a global impact by supporting Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - USA. 🌐🩺

Artist reception: Thursday, February 22 6-8PM

**Artist Statement: Jenn DeMonte**

"I am a ceramic artist with a background in photojournalism.

My sculptural work focuses primarily on forced global migration while highlighting the perseverance of women, especially mothers. Being a daughter of immigrants and a mother to children adopted internationally and through foster care, my clay narratives delve deep into themes of identity and belonging. Empathy, cultivated through personal family history and years of volunteering within refugee communities, helps me work with and respectfully respond to my subjects. My goals are to raise awareness and honor immigrant women.

This exhibit is dedicated to dear friends, extraordinary mothers. A percentage of sales will be donated locally to the Portland Refugee Support Group and internationally to Doctors Without Borders.

Instagram: @jenndemonte

Email: jenndemontestudio@gmail.com"