Jennifer “Vinegar” Avery constructs elaborate installations that combine sculpture, textile art, performance art, relational (or interactive) art, and audience participation. This approach reflects the blurring or outright removal of boundaries between media and art forms that exemplifies cutting-edge contemporary art. However, unlike some contemporary artists, Avery rejects pretention while embracing humor, playfulness, and a chance to create a joyful chaos.
Art teachers highlight the value of art interpretation and art criticism in their curriculum. High-school students use birdhouses as any entry point for narrating their personal journeys; elementary students incorporate famous artists into their selfies; middle-school students use water-soluble oils for the first time; and more.
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