Dea Jenkins
I am an interdisciplinary creative working at the intersections of art, faith, and healing. I share my love of making through interactive installations, workshop facilitation, and social entrepreneurship.
Bio
A Houston native, Dea Jenkins is an award winning interdisciplinary artist and the founder of Ethos of Care, a wellness brand designing crafting kits to support mental wellbeing. Dea's art practice spans multiple fields, including visual art, performance, and film. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is currently developing multiple multimedia projects. Past collaborations include Duke Seminary, Fuller Seminary, Princeton Seminary, and Alabaster Co.
As the recipient of three fellowships and multiple artist grants, Dea has fused her art practice with a deep love for research. She has dual master's degrees from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in Theology and the Arts.
In addition to her art practice, Dea is also an entrepreneur and an independent curator. Her love for creating expands beyond her individual practice to include crafting spaces for others to explore their own creative and wellness journeys.
As the recipient of three fellowships and multiple artist grants, Dea has fused her art practice with a deep love for research. She has dual master's degrees from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in Theology and the Arts.
In addition to her art practice, Dea is also an entrepreneur and an independent curator. Her love for creating expands beyond her individual practice to include crafting spaces for others to explore their own creative and wellness journeys.
Exhibitions
A curated selection of national and international exhibitions featuring visual art work and performances.
Visual Poetry | Sacramento Poetry Center
Abundance & Decay | Bridge House Gallery
Artists in Residence | Irenic Projects
Uneven Paving Stones | The Green Gallery
Awards
& Recognitions
Recipient of multiple awards and fellowships for creativity and leadership.
Seeds Fellowship | Luther Seminary
Cultural Fellowship | The Martin Institute
Fujimura Fellowship | Makoto Fujimura
Frederick Buechner Award for Writing
La Macini di San Cresci Artist Residency
