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THE PORTUGUESE COLLECTION
Jen Brown
archival quality ink on rag paper
Over the past 3 years, I’ve spent big chunks of time living and working in Portugal. The two large blue-&-white gridded images are inspired by traditional Portuguese ‘azulejos’ (ceramic tiles) that depict scenes of everyday life from various periods through history. I choose to see street photography as a contemporary expression of this ancient art form.
Barcelos Market Day, Northern Portugal
In mid 2025 I spent 6 weeks living in the old city of Barcelos where there is a huge weekly market. A plethora of highly diverse and colourful characters sell everything from food and flowers to clothes, hardware and ceramic art.
A Vida Portuguesa, Lisboa
At a particular location in central Lisbon, there is a very beautiful old building with historic figures adorning the façade. It houses a shop called ‘A Vida Portuguesa’ that sells handmade crafts and products. I spent time observing how these figures resonated or interacted with the diverse array of contemporary passers-by – perhaps through body language, style of dress, or the way someone carried their load.
Extra large images 80x140cm $1,200.00 each
Jen Brown
Now based in Canberra, Jen lived and worked in Launceston from 2005-2022. Her creative practice over many decades spans photography, video, soundscapes and outdoor projection. In numerous cross-discplinary arts collaborations, she has worked with creatives from fields as diverse as contemporary dance, painting, ceramics, glass, sculpture and architecture. This exhibition showcases recent work in street photography, capturing spontaneous portraits of people engaged in their daily lives.
In tandem with a professional background in university teaching, research and online learning design, Jen has completed a Master of Education and two practice-led PhD’s in creative media, most recently focussing on outdoor projection after dark as a means for transforming public space. She has completed three arts residencies with Largo Residências in Lisbon, 2023-25, pursuing her own creative practice as well as running workshops with a
mixed group of locals, immigrants and refugees.
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