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Inspired by an image taken in 1961 of her father as an altar boy during a transatlantic trip to Italy, and heavily influenced by her grandmother's home textiles and personal style, ALTARS is a visual extension of familial history by Jenna Sararo. 
Exploring the antiquity of its daily presence, Jenna builds a material language that sews together traditional costume and domestic fabrics from her time in Sardinia. These are then repurposed and reworked with a contemporary energy into wearable items and photographed between Sardinia and New York City. ALTARS finds a thread between the interiors and fashion worlds, whilst incorporating the traditions of Jenna’s Italian heritage. 

ALTARS is edited by Yasmine Ganley, and designed by Natasha Mead and published by anyonebooks.

Size 280mm H × 200mm W
Pages 88 Pages
Edition 500
Binding Case bound, Section Sewn

ARTIST BIO
Jenna Saraco lives and works in New York, NY. Her artistic practice is primarily as a photographer and visual artist. Through research, an exploration of mediums, and a fostered intimacy, she reveals her point of view, imbued with a sensitivity to both the subjects and the objects she works closely alongside.