Biography

Jeanette May is a photographer who juxtaposes text and photographs to simultaneously expand and complicate the meaning of her visual images. Her work often addresses the representation of women in fine art, mass-media, and popular culture. Ms. May received her MFA in Photography from CalArts and her BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has been awarded grants and fellowships from the NEA Regional Artists’ Projects Fund, Illinois Arts Council, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and Ms. Foundation. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums internationally, including New York; Washington DC; Chicago; Los Angeles; Toronto, Canada; and Athens, Greece. She is a member of A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Ms. May lives in Brooklyn.