the artist.
Jennifer Onefater is a New York City-based sculptor whose work explores organic imperfection through sustainable design. She pushes the boundaries of texture, structure, and strength, using an intentional and layered process that invites meditation and reflection. Each piece is treated as an extension of herself—shaped through a meticulous, dialogic relationship between artist and material.
At the forefront of her current work is papier-mâché material, a fusion of 100% post-consumer recycled paper pulp and non-toxic dry binders. Sculptures are built primarily using molds crafted from repurposed household items, ensuring sustainability is woven into every part of the process.
By using paper, a material often associated with fragility, to construct durable, weather-beaten pieces, Jennifer aims to challenge the viewers’ perception of endurance. What appears vulnerable on the surface might belie a quiet resilience shaped by survival and transformation.
Jennifer’s inspiration draws from sources ranging from natural erosion and decay, to mythology, yielding an eclectic body of work that is both tactile and symbolic.