Jennifer Merlyn Scherler

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I am a media intrigued artist and sometimes teacher.

I self-identify as a fan and draw inspiration from different fan (fiction) communities with an interest in user-generated (filmic) languages created to share knowledge and affection for a particular thing. My focus lies on different strategies of grieving, remembering, and the creation of intimacy.

My work mainly consists of video installations, textile prints and sculptural pieces. Lately, I have found a lot of joy in learning silversmithing techniques.

The characters that appear in multiple of my works are performed by myself – an approach that could be situated in drag.

I collect and remix things, with many references to digital (youth) cultures. While I am inspired by and interested in user-generated content, I am also wary of technological monopolies and the exclusionary character of platforms and certain algorithms.

I hope to create a fantasy universe that is both an intimate reflection of my professional and personal interests, and that is also recognisable by the online communities from which I draw inspiration.

I am a happy member of the collective project memeclassworldwide.