A former painting and art educator, Baltimore based Fiber artist Jennifer McBrien, TU '85, now draws with her sewing machine. Her passion for birds and the environment comes through in the rich narratives she tells through thread and fabric. McBrien intertwines freehand machine and hand stitching to create evocative portrayals of women, birds, and hybrid figures, often featuring female bodies with bird heads. Her compositions transcend traditional representations and delve into complex themes of femininity, liberation, and connection with nature. McBrien has shown her work extensively in galleries and at craft shows, and is the owner of jennyjen42. She received her BA in Fine Arts in 1985 and MD State Teaching certificate in Art Education at Towson in 1987.