When I set out to create an experience for Friday April 27th (both curating the evening and creating a performance), I knew it would be inspired by the work of Jean Paul Gaultier. I did not know that it would lead into such a process of inquiry. I am struck by Gaultier’s interest in difference –of shape, size, age, […]
My fellowship at the de Young Museum/Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco begins now! All year I will be working at the de Young – researching, creating, performing – enjoying this incredible opportunity to expand the scope and context of my work, to interact with the museum’s collections and curators, to ignite new collaborations, and […]
Happy Fall. Inspiration abounds. I have exciting news for the immediate and not-so-distant future. First, it is my great honor to announce that I have been selected by the de Young Museum as one of their Artist Fellows for 2012. I am beyond thrilled to have my work recognized, respected and supported in this way. […]
SF Pride Season is upon us, and so far the week has been glorious. I must say, over the past couple of years, my cynicism about this event has been tempered, by, well, PRIDE — in all of my friends and fellow San Francisco citizens, and all of their brave and beautiful endeavors. Let’s celebrate! […]
The Consummate Conversationalist: An Interview with Monique Jenkinson BY KEGAN MARLING Originally published in the April 2011 issue of In Dance, a monthly magazine published by Dancers’ Group Conversation comes easy to Monique Jenkinson. We sat down together for dinner at her home in the Mission to talk about her work‚ and nearly four laughter-filled […]
Dear Friends. Spring is finally here, and with it a lot of new and exciting projects to share. I see visons of goddesses, gardens, faerie stories and flowergories… Join me at noon this Friday, April 1, at City Hall as I premiere a brand new, work in Dancers’ Group’s Rotunda Dance Series. With a costume […]
The year is off to a great start. 2010 was nonstop: Luxury Items at CounterPULSE, Faux Real in London and then at the Climate, A Glamour in Presence curated by Volume at the Torrance Art Museum, a new piece in the Movement Research Festival’s program Truly, Madly, Deeply at Judson Memorial Church in NYC, and […]
I am honored to be part of a magnificent and eclectic line-up this Monday, November 29th at in the Movement Research Festival at Judson Church. If you are in New York, please join me for this exciting evening. More info is below. MOVEMENT RESEARCH FESTIVAL FALL 2010: TRULY MADLY DEEPLY November 29 – December 4, […]
Don’t miss my Goldie-winning, back-by-popular demand, one-woman show, Faux Real! Fresh from a smashing stint in London, Faux Real returns to the Climate Theater (in their temporary home at TJT – please note the venue change). 8 more shows I can’t wait to see all of you there. Faux Real with Fauxnique at the Climate […]
Monique Jenkinson & the Climate Theater Present Faux Real with Fauxnique Fresh from a smashing stint in London, Faux Real returns to the Climate Theater (in their temporary home at TJT – please note the venue change)! For those of you who missed it before, here’s your chance: twelve shows! For those of you who […]