Commonwealth and Council

Durable Power

Jen Smith

Press Release

Installation view

Photo: Paul Salveson

I hate to tell you this but the mother is gone. Or, maybe this is the work.

2025

Single-channel video, color, sound; 5 min 1 sec

Edition of 3, 1AP

Video still of I hate to tell you this but the mother is gone. Or, maybe this is the work.

Video still of I hate to tell you this but the mother is gone. Or, maybe this is the work.

Nonsense Talk: Does She Recognize You (II)

2025

Graphite on paper, walnut frame

25.75 x 22.25 in (65 x 57 cm)

Framed: 28.75 x 25.75 x 1.75 in (73 x 65 x 4 cm)

Photo: Paul Salveson

Detail of Nonsense Talk: Does She Recognize You (II)

Photo: Paul Salveson