Devotional Objects:

In 2005 I began a series of shaped hand-worked textile altars. The first "St. Jude, Save Us" was inspired by a visit to the shrine of St. Jude in Baltimore. I'm attracted to the altar format partially out of my Catholic upbringing as well as the format which both objectifies and ritualizes the content. And, of course, they are a terrific decorative form.

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Jennifer A. Reis; Empty Nest (A Memento Mori), 2005; Handworked embellished textile assemblage; 20 x 12"; $1200.00

Jennifer A. Reis; St. Jude, Save Us, 2005; Handworked embellished textile assemblage; 20 x 12"; in the collection of Libby and Danny Barnes

Jennifer A. Reis; Two Gothic Vessels, 2006; Handworked embellished textile assemblage; 20 x 12"; $2500.00 (detail)

Jennifer A. Reis; Sexpot Icon, 2006; Handworked embellished textile assemblage with shrink polymer paintings; 10" H (dimensions vary); $200.00

Jennifer A. Reis; All About Eve , 2006; Handworked embellished textile assemblage with shrink polymer paintings; 20 x 12"; $1200.00

Jennifer A. Reis; Axis Mundi (from the Self-Medication series, 2006; Handworked embellished textile assemblage with shrink polymer paintings; 20 x 12"; $1200.00