Jan Lauren Greenfield Presents the 12 Tribes Project

What if Jacob’s sons were replaced with a tribe of pop culture stars.
Did Jacob’s sons walk the ancient paths of Canaan and Egypt trailed by tribesmen and women hoping to get a glimpse? Did their friends and family hit them up for extra livestock? Would they be living in Hollywood today?

“Benjamin” Digital print on canvas + original art, 12″ x 18″ Benjamin is left-handed and associated with the wolf. Dave is sexy like the wolf. He is James Franco’s baby brother.

The concept that Jacob’s sons are forms (similar to archetypes) and are still with us, is part of the exploration. As a culture we are familiar with the archetype of the Fool, the Gambler, the Orphan etc. They surface in different manifestations appropriate to their time. These forms, are less prominent yet shape the dynamics of culture recurring throughout each generation.

A 12 Tribe Project + New Works in Mixed Media
Opening December 9th
at the JEP
6-8pm
520 8th Ave, Suite 1500, NYC
RSVP to: [email protected]

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