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THE WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION

"This absolutely had nothing to do with politics or religion. I'm not political at all... and I grew up with Hanukkah. This is a huge honor and privilege. It's being part of history."

— The Detroit Free Press, December 2019

​​The White House commissioned Jenny to illustrate the book "The Spirit of America, Christmas at The White House 2019." The annual publication is distributed to thousands of visitors to The White House during the holiday season.

 

Jenny was personally selected by The First Lady, in part, because of her unique artistic process of creating artwork entirely by hand. Select illustrations from the book were featured on signage and invitations at The White House Christmas parties, and the original paintings are now part of the National Archives permanent collection.

 

The project received extensive media coverage, including a front page story in the The Detroit Free Press.​​

"We are truly impressed with your work and how wonderful you have been to work with. You have put in so many long hours into this. We are so grateful for all you have done, Jenny. We can’t thank you enough for your contribution to the White House holiday season. So many people are stunned by your beautiful artwork and it brings so much joy to each visitor who enters the White House. Thank you again!”

— White House Staff Member

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