Check Out Unique Take On Pablo Picasso's Art at Morris Museum's New Exhibit

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A new display featuring an artist’s unique interpretation of Pablo Picasso’s artwork has been unveiled at the Morris Museum.

The five pieces on display were created by New York-based artist and sculptor Neil Jenney. According to the museum, Jenny’s work is “an examination of the artistic practice of interpretation in furthering an idea.”

The works, which have not seen the outside of Jenney’s studio until now, were done in collaboration with the late Korean artist Ki-young Sung. Jenney commissioned Sung to create painted renditions after reproductions of paintings by Pablo Picasso, according to the museum.

Jenney then altered and retouched Sung’s renditions of Picasso’s work, along with building new frames, calling them “Improved Picassos.” The alterations are meant to tell Jenney’s story as an artist and reflect his collaborations with Sung.

Jenney’s works are juxtaposed with the museum’s lithographs from 1967's La Flûte Double, which “reproduce watercolors by Picasso dating from the 1930s through the 1950s.”

“These lithographs exemplify the close relationship between creativity and widespread accessibility,” a Morris Museum statement read. “Just as this portfolio is a riff on Picasso’s incredible pictorial range, Jenney’s works honor the original image by playing with its presentation.”

Those who want to check out the exhibit can visit the Morris Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown.