Jenni Hensler

Jenni Hensler
Hensler in New York, July 2022
Born
Seattle[1]
Occupation(s)filmmaker, creative director, visual artist, costume designer, fashion stylist
Websitewww.jennihensler.com

Jenni Hensler is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Her work spans analog filmmaking, photography, costume design, and experiential installations.[1][2][3][4] Hensler initially gained recognition in the fashion and music industries for styling fashion editorials for American Vogue,[5] Vogue Italia,[6] Elle,[7] Interview,[8] and i-D,[9] and for her role as costume designer for artists like Chelsea Wolfe,[10][11] Zola Jesus,[12] and Marissa Nadler.[13] Her handcrafted costumes and wearable sculptures have been showcased at the Museum of Modern Art and Guggenheim Museum in New York, as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.[14][15][16]

Since 2017, Hensler has concentrated on her own creative work, creating art films, directing music videos, and continuing to incorporate costume into her art. She was credited as creative director on a short film produced by Stella McCartney and David Lynch titled Curtains Up, as part of a project funded by the David Lynch Foundation, to highlight the power and effects of Transcendental Meditation.[4][17] Hensler also created "Garden of Ants," an art film that explores themes of innocence and abuse, with an original music score by Chelsea Wolfe and Alex Zhang Hungtai of Dirty Beaches.[2] She was the fashion director for techno DJ Black Asteroid's video "Tangiers," featuring Michèle Lamy, the wife and muse of fashion designer Rick Owens.[18] Hensler has directed music videos for artists such as Zola Jesus, Chelsea Wolfe, and Liz Lamere, the long-time collaborator and wife of Alan Vega of the synth-punk duo Suicide.[19]

  1. ^ a b Ahren, Anna E. (April 30, 2015). "Interview: Jenni Hensler – Persona Somnia". Beautiful Savage. Brooklyn, NY. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Janz, Madeleine (October 5, 2020). "Jenni Hensler Explores The Effects Of Abuse In a New Short Film Featuring Music By Chelsea Wolfe". Bust. New York, NY. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Chelsea Wolfe shares "Iron Moon," contributing to visual artist Jenni Hensler's new work w/ Zola Jesus, Azar Swan & more". BrooklynVegan. Brooklyn, NY. April 28, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Medina, Marcy (August 21, 2018). "Stella McCartney Unveils Film 'Curtains Up' on Transcendental Meditation". Women's Wear Daily. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Phelps, Nicole (March 8, 2018). "Drag Kings". Vogue. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  6. ^ Elstone, Jeff P. and Black, Madeleine (May 28, 2014). "Realm: The story of a royal family from the ancient world". Vogue Italia. Milan, Italy. Retrieved September 19, 2019.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Davis, Rebecca Willa (February 28, 2012). "Backstage Pass: Zola Jesus". Elle. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  8. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (October 20, 2011). "Wolfe Eyes". Interview. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  9. ^ Way, Mish Barber (July 28, 2015). "Chelsea Wolfe's New Album Is Pure Gothic California". i-D Magazine. London, UK. Archived from the original on January 29, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  10. ^ Way, Mish Barber (July 28, 2015). "Chelsea Wolfe's New Album Is Pure Gothic California". i-D Magazine. London, UK. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Gulyan, Armine (September 13, 2019). "Chelsea Wolfe: The Modern American Poet". Flaunt. Los Angeles, CA. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  12. ^ Leas, Ryan (September 29, 2014). "Zola Jesus On Going Pop And Getting Away From Civilization". Stereogum. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  13. ^ Marissa Nadler (August 7, 2019). "Blue Vapor". Marissa Nadler Music YouTube channel. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  14. ^ "Night Life: Zola Jesus". The New Yorker. New York, NY. June 8, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  15. ^ Kaganskiy, Julia (May 14, 2012). "Zola Jesus Shows Off A New LED Collar at Her Guggenheim Performance". Vice.com. New York, NY. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  16. ^ "Air: Jenni Hensler". Ace Hotel Official Blog. New York, NY. June 29, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  17. ^ "Curtains Up". StellaMcCartney.com. New York, NY. August 22, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  18. ^ MPC New York (September 8, 2017). "New Black Asteroid Video is a Battle Royale with Dark Forces from MPC Creative and Timothy Saccenti". Little Black Book. New York, NY. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  19. ^ Johnson, Tommy (March 10, 2022). "Liz Lamere Shares Video For "Lights Out"". Ghetto Blaster. New York, NY. Retrieved October 17, 2024.