Jennifer Cecere
B.F.A. '73
Jennifer Cecere and Double Doily, a white water-jet-cut steel bench, in front of MoMA PS1 in 2017. Robert Barker / University Photography
Jennifer Cecere and dog (1979).
Sofa, In My Room exhibition (1979), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
Projects
In My Room (1979)
![Front-facing view of an installation featuring a colorful couch patterned with doily-like motifs, a rug with a quilt-like design, a colorful room divider, and a colorful rectangular wall hanging.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room-2_0.jpg?itok=RDMQnjvO)
Installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![An installation view of a colorful couch patterned with doily-like motifs, a rug with a quilt-like design, a large doily wall hanging, and transparent gray curtains hanging on a wall.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room-1.jpg?itok=ATdZhote)
Installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![Black-and-white photo of an installation featuring a patterned couch and patterned wall decor.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_couch-photo-2.jpg?itok=HwlXvBDp)
Installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![Sideview of colorful couch with doily motifs.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_couch-1.jpg?itok=rx2Lo0en)
Sofa (1979), canvas, lace, acrylic, collection of Rubell Family Museum, Miami.
![Back of colorful couch with doily motifs.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_couch-2.jpg?itok=XfxybsXm)
Sofa (1979), canvas, lace, acrylic, collection of Rubell Family Museum, Miami.
![Multiple colorful doilies put together to form a quilt-like rug.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room-3.jpg?itok=nr6OBGUZ)
For Carl Andre (1979), tiles, MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![Semi-transparent curtains cover the bottom half of windows spanning a wall.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_curtains.jpg?itok=nVd-5DcJ)
Curtains (1979), lace and acrylic, installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![A long wall hanging with a quilt-like pattern and large leaf motifs.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_leaf.jpg?itok=xoK9SptV)
Quilt (1979), fabric and acrylic, installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
![Close-up view of the leaf motif used in a wall decor artwork.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_in-my-room_leaf-detail_0.jpg?itok=zO0WwGrL)
Quilt (1979), detail view, fabric and acrylic, installation view of the exhibition Special Projects (winter 1979–80), MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.
Socrates Sculpture Park Exhibition (2009)
![Large white doily artwork lies on the ground outside](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_installing-mom-3.jpg?itok=rqGtbSG_)
Doily in the Trees before installation, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![A large white doily is being installed between trees](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_installing-mom-1.jpg?itok=qPUt124H)
Doily in the Trees during installation, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![Closeup view of large doily suspended in the air outside](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_installing-mom-2.jpg?itok=USwsorYz)
Finished installation of Doily in the Trees, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![A large white doily installed between trees](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_mom-1.jpg?itok=sN9ic3UT)
Installation view of Doily in the Trees, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![Closeup view of large white doily installed outdoors](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_mom-state-fair-1.jpg?itok=nZkPyNlm)
Installation view of Doily in the Trees, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![Closeup view of large doily suspended in the air outside](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_mom-closeup_state-fair.jpg?itok=T-7XF6hN)
Closeup view of Doily in the Trees, rip stop nylon, 20' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![A primary-colored doily artwork hangs between two skinny trees](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_leaf.jpg?itok=fSiJOSpH)
Leaf, rip stop nylon and acrylic, 5' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
![A large red and blue doily hangs among trees outside](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_socrates_rose-window.jpg?itok=SDfLthpq)
Rose Window, rip stop nylon and acrylic, 5' diameter, State Fair exhibition (2009), Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, New York.
Chandelier (2015)
![Two construction workers look over two large white doily sculptures.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-1.jpg?itok=VM5J2Jwj)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland.
![Two construction workers carry a large sculpture of two large white doilies.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-2.jpg?itok=c8Rys6Ht)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland.
![Four large white doily sculptures hang from the ceiling over two construction workers.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-3.jpg?itok=AHXhWYIK)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland.
![Four large white doily sculptures hang from the ceiling over a man dressed in a white hat and an orange safety vest.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-4.jpg?itok=dgVgOD8X)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland.
![Large white doily sculptures hang from the ceiling as people move through an industrial-looking space](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-5.jpg?itok=uiq0WwjR)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland. The transit station is surrounded by historic structures, newer buildings, and public spaces.
![Large white doily sculptures hang from the ceiling between lower concrete and metal entryways.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-6.jpg?itok=5UapUKxd)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland. Chandelier occupies an atrium entrance to the station.
![Closeup view of large white doily sculptures hanging from a ceiling.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_chandelier-7.jpg?itok=BuuDyRvg)
Chandelier installation (2015), white water-jet-cut steel, 7 1/2' x 5' x 15', Little Italy–University Circle, Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority, Cleveland. The sculpture was inspired by a traditional crochet pattern.
Navigational Chart Series (2019-20)
![An abstract painting with large areas of blue and green within curving pink and orange borders.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_black-sea.jpg?itok=TbwOp_Pn)
Black Sea (2020), acrylic, fabric, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![An abstract painting that suggests water and aquatic plants surrounding an island.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_block-island.jpg?itok=N73wplrV)
Block Island (2019), acrylic, lace, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![Pink curly lines surround a tree in this abstract painting.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_heat.jpg?itok=llcRyzMe)
Heat (2020), acrylic, fabric, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![An abstract painting with a dark blue background and large areas of yellow and a lighter blue.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_january.jpg?itok=2AJDw7v6)
January (2020), acrylic, fabric, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![Pink-orange jellyfish surrounded by a dark blue background in this abstract painting.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_jellyfish.jpg?itok=82B8VFuO)
Jellyfish (2019), acrylic, fabric, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![An abstract painting that suggests early spring with dabbed greenery, pink flowers, and small birds.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_march.jpg?itok=PViJb6GN)
March (2019), acrylic, lace, and navigational chart, 60" x 56".
![Parts of a map of Martha's Vineyard are surrounded by yellow flower-like motifs, orange triangles, and a dark blue background in this abstract painting.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_marthas-vineyard.jpg?itok=xkgXjXCh)
Martha's Vineyard (2020), acrylic, needlework, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
![An abstract painting of New York Harbor.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_new-york-harbor.jpg?itok=AmIJ5oBN)
New York Harbor (2019), acrylic, needlework, and navigational chart, 54" x 56".
![An abstract painting of deer, moose, and pine cones hanging on pine tree branches.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_pine.jpg?itok=zTnnKs5P)
Pine Cones (2019), acrylic lace, and navigational chart, 54" x 56".
![Abstract orange and yellow motifs surrounded by a dark blue background.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-09/jennifer-cecere_pond.jpg?itok=6U54yoSn)
Pond (2019), acrylic, fabric, and navigational chart, 52" x 54".
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