Jillian Peña shares her “self portrait” from the Platform 2015: Dancers, Buildings and People in the Streets publication.

“Vito Acconci’s Theme Song changed everything for me. His awkward desire and direct communication with the camera; that the camera stands in for this huge vacancy – it is lover, it is mirror, it is other. I know a lot of video artists tap… Read more

Jillian Peña’s Constellations and Influences, part II: “I’m also deeply moved by Derek Jarman’s Blue. It’s incredible how the voice alone can create such movement, ambiance, and texture. Truthfully I’m very inspired by television. I hate movies. I hate that they end… Read more