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Mockup of ≈7,400 square foot public artwork, The Time is Ours, on side of Madison Metro Transit System building, version 1 from 2022. The artwork consists of a hand-painted mural and fabricated aluminum CNC-cut shapes installed over the wall.

Madison Metro Update: How can our cities support public artists?

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Dear friends, I have tentative good news for the Madison Metro Project following the Madison Arts Commission (MAC) meeting yesterday. Thank you to everyone who emailed, attended the meeting, and demonstrated support for artist-friendly solutions to move the Metro project forward. Thank you also to MAC Commissioners who listened to me and made a thoughtful recommendation that supports my needs for this project.

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Read more about the article I Need Your Support for Madison Metro Public Art Project
Mockup of 7,400 square foot public artwork, The Time is Ours, on side of Madison Metro Transit System building. The artwork consists of a hand-painted mural and fabricated aluminum CNC-cut shapes installed over the wall.

I Need Your Support for Madison Metro Public Art Project

I have an unfortunate update about the Madison Metro Public Art Project, awarded to me via public bid in 2022. I’m still committed to seeing this project through. But the project is vulnerable, and I need your support.

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Read more about the article Goodbye to Charlemagne, a eulogy and love letter
Charlemagne, king among orange tabbies. Photo from Christopher's and my wedding day by Pang Khang Photography.

Goodbye to Charlemagne, a eulogy and love letter

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A eulogy and mini-memoir to my late cat son, Charlemagne, including goodbye letters written by friends and community members. Note: this post discusses death and grief and towards the end includes a few photos of my husband and me holding Charlemagne after he passed.

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Read more about the article Winner of the Madison Metro Public Art Project!
Mockup of 7,400 square foot public artwork on side of Madison Metro Transit System building. The artwork consists of a hand-painted mural and fabricated aluminum CNC-cut shapes installed over the wall.

Winner of the Madison Metro Public Art Project!

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Many of you have been patiently awaiting the news about the Madison Metro public art project. I'm excited to share that Madison Arts Commission has voted to recommend me as…

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Read more about the article Farewell for now, Wisconsin, our next adventure begins
Preview: Jenie Gao Studio is now located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Səlil̓wətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).

Farewell for now, Wisconsin, our next adventure begins

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A letter to my fellow Midwest people, on art, gentrification, and our hopes and visions for the future of our cities and communities.

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