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In the Studio: J.Renee

J.Renee is an artist based in Lexington, South Carolina and is a Spring 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in February 2025. Learn more about J.Renee’s work on Instagram.

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