The third artist in our MEET HER HANDS series will be JENN HASSIN. Jenn’s work can be found in collections throughout the US. One of her pieces is currently exhibited at the Pentagon. Jenn’s Receptacle is currently installed on the grounds of the Elisabet Ney Museum. Jenn uniquely relies on rolled paper, usually with specific geographic origins, or made of pertinent clothing, for instance military or prison uniforms, and always comment on community.

As for Receptacle, a participatory piece, Hassin asks visitors to write their thoughts, hopes, wishes and dreams onto paper and insert them into the piece. The paper is recycled from clothing donated by people from all over the City of Austin, ranging from dental scrubs to Quinceanera dresses. The notes will be subject to the elements and reflect the ephemerality and commonality of our hopes and desires.

Produced in collaboration with #BossBabesATX, a not-for-profit creative women’s community group.