JENNIFER FYFE
descript
/ d ɛˈ s k r ɪ p t /
‘descript’
lit. of the book
: n. a celebration of books and stories
through alla prima
\ËŒä l əˈp r Ä“ m É™, ËŒa l-\
‘allaprima’
: n. Italian:
at the first –
first attempt
wet paint on wet
completed in one session
50
50
50
vintage
texts
live
subjects
life
stories
A LIVING STORY DESCRIBED
descript celebrates connection through vintage texts and paint.
works are created from live subjects within a
2½ - 3½ hour session – a technique called alla prima.
paintings are paired with the biographical experiences of a living person.
descript is a social reflection, enticing its audience to share in a visual and emotional experience.
​
Spanning 5 years
Recycled
Representational
Community portraits
Community stories –
Migrant, scientist,
Funeral director, DJ, plumber, activist, paramedic, life model….
Exploring connection
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Wall mounting - 50 artworks painted and edited by Jennifer Fyfe.
Target audience - aged 15 and above.
Interest - Fine Arts/Literature/Sociology/ general community audience.
Printed stories hung beside paintings
Digitally printed in ink
Embossed with braille.
Accessibility – Painted works removable from shelf by staff for vision-impaired or height-restricted visitors.
Artist performance -
portrait demonstration
collaboration with story/poetry reading, music/dramatic performance
Current Working With Children Check Volunteer 2562379A-01
Educational - Contextual information about history of Alla Prima technique in Australian art provided.
Publications
Spiral-bound B and W large print loan catalogues
Option for condensed braille text to be translated into other languages
Traditional full-colour catalogue books for purchase
​
Examples of paired stories and paintings
Essay on Alla Prima
