In this episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jenn Hassin, a Texas-born artist known for her powerful installations that transform found materials into poignant reflections on trauma and personal journeys. Based in Buda, Texas, Jenn holds a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University, where she focused on Social Practice and Installation, and a Studio Art degree from Saint Edward’s University.

Before diving into her artistic career, Jenn served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base in the United Kingdom. Her remarkable works, such as "Letters of Sacrifice" and "A Battle Lost," are displayed at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School in West Point, New York. Her pieces have also been exhibited at the Pentagon as part of a Smithsonian-curated exhibit and are housed in private collections at universities, homes, and businesses across the country.

Driven by deep research, Jenn’s art incorporates materials like clothing, paper, metal, ceramics, and glass, using them to give voice to the embedded histories of trauma, sexual violence, military experiences, and mental health. Her work addresses the complexities of life after rape, injustices within the justice system, and the struggle with mental illness and suicide, aiming to foster conversations and community healing through art.

To learn more about Jenn’s work, visit her website: http://www.jennhassin.com. To learn more about Project Raha and the project Jenn and I both participated in, contributing to the empowerment of our Afghan allies, access this link: http://www.affirmationarts.com/exhibitions/project-raha.

Join us as Jenn shares her inspiring journey as an artist, veteran, and survivor, offering profound insights into resilience, healing, and the transformative power of art in addressing both personal and societal trauma.

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