JESS LEVEY
Untitled, from the nanny series, 2009
Untitled, from The Nanny Series continues to investigate my ongoing interest in the meanings and implications of work. After working as a corporate media professional for nearly a decade, I found working as a nanny a somewhat refreshing way to support my artistic endeavors. The transition from a New York City-based media creative to a domestic helper in a matter of weeks spurred questioning the way in which work arbitrarily defines our sense of self and how dangerous this is — especially in the current economy. But, being a nanny, like working in the office cubicle, has become monotonous and trying. It is both physically and psychologically exhausting and often times the relationship with the child involves a level of intimacy that gravitates towards the uncanny.
