The art world is set to witness a rare glimpse into the creative legacy of R. Allen Jensen with the exhibition 'Sweeter for It,' featuring 43 never-before-seen pieces discovered by his widow. Scheduled for August 9 and 10, 2025, at Blackwall Studios in Stanwood, WA, the event promises to be a bold meditation on the inevitability of death, portrayed not as a fear but as a journey to be embraced with grace and fire.
Jensen's work, emerging from a century marked by global upheavals, challenges viewers to confront life's final passage with fearless inquiry and exquisite craftsmanship. The exhibition not only celebrates Jensen's artistic vision but also supports the next generation of artists, with 50% of the proceeds going to The R. Allen Jensen Foundation, which aids students and artists in need of workspace.
For those seeking to delve deeper into Jensen's oeuvre, an exclusive preview will be hosted by the Tafoyas on August 8, showcasing the largest private collection of his work. This exhibition represents a unique opportunity to engage with Jensen's answer to living fully in the face of mortality, encapsulated in his interpretation of Shakespeare's words: 'Be absolute for death. Either death or life shall thereby be the sweeter.'
