Turning Name Dropping Into Art
Latest creation by Ivan Jenson painted with words

Burlington, VT - July 30, 2009 -  Contemporary artist Ivan Jenson, best known for his bold-colored, "Picassoesque" portraits and as one of the Absolut Vodka artists during the early 90s, which included such famous artists as Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel is no stranger to name dropping. His c.v. mentions a friendship with Malcom Forbes that resulted in the last commissioned portrait of the publishing tycoon.

Jenson's latest work isn't up for sale at Christie' auction house or hanging in a gallery in the Hampton's, but is in the form of a poem gracing the pages of nthWORD, a new online magazine that brings together poets, writers and visual artists. Jenson's poem titled "Name Dropping" features commissioned artwork by JW Miller of President Barack Obama and political commentator Rush Limbaugh. The artwork and poem is available online at: http://www.nthword.com/issue2/name_dropping.php

About nthWORD
nthWORD, LLC. Is the publisher of www.nthword.com , an online arts and culture magazine that serves as an exhibition for discovered and previously undiscovered artists. By delivering content that is culturally, socially and personally relevant to its audience, nthWORD features original satires and allegories, gut-busting articles on politics and pop-culture, fiction, poetry, and visual art with a punchy, acerbic tone.

About Ivan Jenson
Artist/writer/poet Ivan Jenson was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in a family of talented artists. A child prodigy, he earned international acclaim when, at age nine, he produced his first sculpture that was ultimately used as a model for a poster for the National Museum of Costa Rica. In New York City he received recognition and praise for his bold Pop Art. His "Absolut Jenson" painting was featured in Art News and Art in America. He has collaborated with Keith Haring and his works have recently sold at auction at Christie's New York. It is now Ivan's intention to expand into other markets including film making, poetry and fiction writing both stateside and abroad.

For additional information, visit www.nthword.com or contact Robert Frigault, Publisher, at 506-480-9036