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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Post published:April 4, 2024
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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.

I Need Your Support for Madison Metro Public Art Project

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Post published:March 25, 2024
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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.

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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Post published:July 3, 2023
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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.

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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Post published:January 3, 2023
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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…

Madison Metro Public Art Finalist, a milestone and thank you

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Post published:October 11, 2022
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I'm a finalist for a public art commission with Madison Metro Transit System. Watch my presentation and learn more about my proposal.

Read my graduate research on ethics

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Post published:October 1, 2022
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Read more about my MFA research on ethics in the arts.

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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Post published:August 25, 2021
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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.

Healing after intergenerational trauma and abuse

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Post published:April 1, 2021
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March 31, 2021, marks the 12 year anniversary of my dad's passing. In the Chinese Zodiac, 12 years represents one complete cycle. CW: abuse, violence.

Jenie Gao Studio BEFORE, fully furnished production studio.

Moving to Vancouver BC in fall 2021

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Post published:March 26, 2021
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Hey, friends, I am moving to Vancouver, BC, this September, to expand my research on art and gentrification. Jenie Gao Studio will remain open and continue accepting clients.

“Not hating” Asians is not enough to achieve true justice.

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Post published:March 18, 2021
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Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have consistently been excluded from and undermined in race conversations. This exclusion has fueled a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, including murder. What are Americans prepared to do to change this and achieve justice?