Meet The Artist - Jenny Steele
November 2020
Short film commissioned film by Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston to share research, process and final examples of work from her studio at Rogue Artists Studios in Manchester, UK
MET Commission, In Certain Places and Preston Partnership, 2022
Artist Jenny Steele was commissioned to create an artwork for the interior walls of MET, Preston's new Mobile Event Tent. This unique piece of architecture was designed by architect Charlie MacKeith with In Certain Places, to create a movable space for cultural and creative events for the City of Preston.
This film describes Jenny’s research process involving Preston cultural groups and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery’s archive and her creative process to create this 56m long artwork for the buildings interior.
Jenny Steele Studio Visit Series Part 1
February 2021
Visit the studio of visual artist Jenny Steele at Rogue Artist Studios in Manchester, UK, where she talks about a hand sewn textile work that references ideas of Halcyon birds, Egyptian design and architecture.
This is part of a 4 part series from February and March 2021 that was released every Monday morning for 4 weeks, exploring different artworks from the studio.
Jenny Steele Studio Visit Series Part 2
February 2021
Visit the studio of visual artist Jenny Steele at Rogue Artist Studios in Manchester, UK, where she talks about a hand sewn sculpture that uses processes of cross stitch, embroidery and basic upholstery. The work references Egyptian revival art deco architecture, the symbolism of the circle and the meanings and uses of pillows historically.
Jenny Steele Studio Visit Part 3
February 2021
Visit the studio of visual artist Jenny Steele at Rogue Artist Studio's in Manchester, UK, where she talks about series of prints using process of mono printing using dry point shapes, printed through an intaglio press. She talks about the way in which the visuals came about, during breathwork, which she now practices on a daily basis.