Abstract II

Artist Statement

The most challenging aspect of writing an artist's statement is trying to put my experience with paint, brush and canvas into words. It is a very personal relationship/connection and you hope these series of precious moments will translate into an interesting and successful piece of artwork. But like all relationships you have your good and difficult times, which the paintings will show. But let me try here to sum up where I have been and where I hope to go. When I started to take painting seriously (in 2000), I explored different mediums (pastels, acrylic and watercolour) with a definite foundation in landscape as a subject. Since then, I have found abstraction to be my inspiration and a path I very much want to explore. Not wanting to abandon the landscape and struggle to find a new foundation from which to work, I reflected over past paintings to find a foundation that would influence and support the direction of future work. Some artist’s work that I admire include Clyfford Still, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Patrick Heron, Gordon Smith, Michael den Hertog and Don Farrell.

Please visit Jennifer's web site at www.jenniferharwood.com for more images and information on the artist

Ongoing Exhibitions

Arts Off Main
216 East 28th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

Arts Off Main is an artist-run gallery/gift/framing shop featuring a wide array of fine and functional art that is local, original and affordable. In addition to work by the artist-partners we have consignment work that changes quarterly. The work you will find at Arts Off Main includes painting, photography, silkscreen prints, pottery, sculpture, jewellery and a large variety of art cards. We also offer creative, professional and affordable framing.

Hours: Wed-Sat:11-6 Sunday:11-5
E-mail:info@artsoffmain.ca
Framers hours: Wed-Saturday 12-3 or by appointment
www.artsoffmain.ca

Treasure Cove Gift Shop
at the Seymour Art Gallery
4360 Gallant Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2

Hours: 10 am - 5 pm, seven days a week
Tel: 604.924.1378

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Contacting the Artist

Jennifer Harwood
e-mail: info@jenniferharwood.com