UNTITLED (LOVE AFFAIR)
Louise Jennison

Studio 1, 200 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne

Louise Jennison's untitled (love affair) of 1998 is the culmination of her two year studio residency at 200 Gertrude street. Throughout this time she has developed numerous aspects of her artistic expression, and this latest work defines her current interests. She opens her studio to the public, allowing her personal space to be critically examined and experienced by perfect strangers. All tools of her production, usually scattered about the studio have been removed. She has covered every inch of exposed walls with brightly colored geometric patterns. These patterns are carefully constructed, the pinks and oranges spark a smile and evoke recognition of a familiar image that cannot be placed. As much as the public face has been carefully constructed for the viewer, the studio floor holds the indelible signs of production from the last two years, an unmediated personal expression. These two constructions provide the viewer with an intimate understanding of Jennison's space.

Georgia Cribb, 1998