THE ANATOMICAL JEWEL. AN EXHIBITION BY RENEE CANETTA

“The Anatomical Jewel” (2024) is an exhibition born from the struggles and expectations faced by women in modern society. This show transforms the mundane and painful into beautiful, bejeweled sculptures. It explores the balance between hard truths and taboo ways of healing for women, queer individuals, and others in a homogenous society. My work reflects the early awareness of my own body and its impact on the world, the uncomfortable experiences of being a woman, and the societal expectations that control us. My sculptures create a safe space, celebrating loudness and unapologetic expression. “The Anatomical Jewel” honors these journeys, celebrates authenticity, and aims to inspire a future where our voices are heard and our vulnerabilities are our strengths. ARTIST BIO: Renee is a self-taught artist known for her dramatic flair. Her first exhibition in 2013 earned her the Most Unique Award at the Sole Survivor Art Gallery Group Show, leading to live painting demonstrations at Art On The Square and Midwest Salute To The Arts for three years. In 2015, she debuted in a duet show, “When Souls Collide,” at Art Park Ost Gallery. She participated in group shows with Vodka Bacon Studios, Poptropolis I, and II, and was the Cover Artist for Str8Up Magazine (Nov 2015) and Gesso Magazine (Jan 2018). Featured in Warm Soda Magazine and The Art Of Being Queer, she recently began sculpting and spent the last two years on a body of work titled “The Anatomical Jewel.” Renee currently resides in St. Louis, dedicating her free time to her art studio.