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Jen Saavedra
b.23 August, 1975
UNITED STATES
jen@fuegoart.com
www.fuegoart.com
www.myspace.com/fuegoart
STATEMENT
Through this work, I intend to cultivate the connection between the symbolism of ephemeral female existence found
throughout various cultures and their culminated translation in relation to our own. This exploration spans the fabled
beginnings of existence through the sila na geiges of Celtic origin, the birth of all life from the matrix in the story of the
Mexicas, and the visual interpretation of interdisciplinary technological and traditional elements of Fluxus. The vaginal
and photographic works explore the subliminal tension of discovery, fear, and love in the realm of the Woman. The
openings in the face of the pieces allow the viewer glimpses into intimate conversations, photographic moments of
personal inspection, and short film explorations of both. Encompassing an array of form and existence, the works will
progressively vary from quiet 8x8 inch pieces, to full room installations, while consistently embodying the cohesive form
inherent to its original being.
EDUCATION
1999 - 2001
MFA Photography
Pratt Institute
New York, NY
1999 - 1999
Relevent Master-Level Coursework Fine Arts
La Universidad Iberoamericano
Mexico City D.F., Mexico
1993 - 1997
BA & Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies  Fine Arts
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2008 Solo Show - Through, [5] Art, Tampa, FL
2005 Solo Show - The Ups and Downs of Life So Real, Kama Gallery, Tampa, FL
2000 Solo Show - Phenomenal Women, Steuben West Gallery, New York, NY
2000 Solo Show - Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave, New York, NY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2008 Pride & Passion, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL
2008 Retroperspectives, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, FL
2007 Most Curatorial Biennial of the Universe, Apexart, New York, NY
2007 March Exhibition.,Projekt30, New York, NY
2007 AMP Echo Chamber, Art Share Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2007 The Sex Issue, Vol. 2,Projekt30, New York, NY
2006 Faculty Exhibition, Scarfone Hartley Gallery, Tampa, FL
2006 The End, Covivant Gallery, Tampa, FL
2006 Les Fauves, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo, FL
2005 Art + Fashion, Art Institute , Miami, FL
2005 RE-Art, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, FL
2004 Carry On, Covivant Gallery, Tampa, FL
2004 100 Smacks, Covivant Gallery, Tampa, FL
2003 Gala Corina, Ybor Square, Tampa, FL
2003 New Works, Miami, FL
2002 Object Me, Covivant Gallery, Tampa, FL
2002 Gala Corina, Tyre Temple, Tampa, FL
2002 Triangular Exhibition A, [5] Art, Tampa, FL
2000 6X2=ART, Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, New York, NY
2000 Shoku, Space 169, New York, NY
POSITIONS
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Professorship
Hillsborough Community College,
Photography Digital Photography Graphic Design Art Appreciation Drawing Program Development of Departmental Courses
2002 - 2008
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts
University of Tampa
Visual Literacy, Photography, Photgraphic Lab Supervisor
2002 - 2008
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg College
Photography I, Photograohy II, Themes in Photography, Directed Studies
2002 - 2004
Marketing Director
Covivant Gallery
Exhibition installation, curation and preparation Art handling Artist relations Archival production, Marketing material production
SKILLS
Designed promotional materials for clients through PhotoShop, Illustrator, GoLive, html, Dreamweaver, InDesign
Experience in photographic equipment including multiple format cameras, digital and traditional printing processes,
Facilitated commercial gallery management.
Co-Founder of [5]Art Group, Tampa, FL
Developed program and courses for college art departments.
Music Production and Electronic DJ services
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