Born In Philadelphia, in 1970, Jenny began painting at the age of 9. After mastering paintings of oranges and boots, she moved onto the human figure. In 1988, she attended Barnard College where she studied art and art history. In New York, she learned the art world ways through her work at White Columns, working with Bill Arning and Paul Ha. In 1998, she received her Master's Degree in Fine Art from New York University. She has exhibited in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, McClean, Richmond, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Berlin, and had work in multiple publications.
She currently lives and works in Philadelphia, PA.
In 2023, her first book, “This Terrible True Thing,” an illustrated novel, will be published by Blackstone publishing. Set in 1991 it tells the story of a teenage girl whose gay father contracts HIV. More to come
Listen to the Spotify playlist for the book.
Selected Exhibitions
2021
Among Us: Four Decades of Art & AIDS in Philadelphia, The William Way Center, Philadelphia, PA
2019
Jenny Laden, PERFORMING, Cosmopolitan Club, Philadelphia, PA
2009
Jenny Laden, Heskin Contemporary, New York
2006
Jenny Laden, ADA Gallery, Richmond, VA
2004
Inhabit, Jeff Bailey Gallery, New York
2003
Swoon, Jenny Laden, Cornell DeWitt Gallery, New York
2002
Blink - Jenny Laden, Cornell DeWitt Gallery, New York
Selected Bibliography
2013
Josh Middleton, “Martha Graham Cracker Shines in New Portrait Series,” GPhilly, Philadelphia Magazine .
2009
Emma Pearse, “Artist Jenny Laden Not Overly Concerned About the Practicality of Her Hairstyle,” New York Magazine, Vulture
Rachel Mallon, “Featuring + Event: Jenny Laden” Design Lovely
2004
Samuel Clover, “Art to Start With,” New York Post
2003
Sophie Mauipol, JENNY LADEN: Beautiful, Personal Expression, Dealer DeLuxe Magazine,
John Reed, Art Review, Artforum.com
2002
Lily Faust, Gallery Review, New York Art World Magazine
Art Pick of the Day, Time Out New York
1998
William Zimmer, "Painter's Picks : Painting, Works On Paper," New York Times
Hank Hoffman, "What's The Word?," New Haven Advocate
Judy Birke, "Written Work Becomes a Visual Link in National Show," New Haven Register
