Artemisia Gentileschi in the mirror
Artist Jesse Jones discusses her response to Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria’.
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Artist Jesse Jones discusses Gentileschi’s work as a composite of three women: Gentileschi herself (1593 - 1654 or later), Saint Catherine (287-305 AD) and the pagan philosopher, mathematician and astronomer Hypatia (around 370–415 AD). All three women are linked by their experiences of violence.
Jesse Jones is a Dublin-based artist. Her practice crosses film, performance and installation. Alongside the National Treasures programme, Jones has created a direct response to Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria’ with her solo exhibition, ‘Mirror Martyr Mirror Moon' at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery.
National Treasures
Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria is currently on loan to Ikon Gallery, Birmingham
To celebrate our Bicentenary, 12 paintings from the collection are being lent to 12 venues across the UK in 2024.
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