Jeanne Krabbendam - Federation of Canadian Artists

Artist Information

Born in Holland, Jeanne (Shan-eh) lived in The Netherlands and Northern Africa, before immigrating to Vancouver, Canada in 1999. Since that time she has been busy establishing herself as a talented mixed media artist with European flair on the West Coast. Jeanne is an artist full of energy and passion. Painting has always been part of Jeanne’s daily life. For her, painting is another way of keeping a diary.

Jeanne has formal training in the European art tradition and extensive exhibit experience both in Europe and Canada. She likes to work with architectural elements and people, but a large part of her work is also rooted in landscape. Her series of work called A TRAVEL JOURNAL, reflects colourful story-like impressions of countries she has traveled through, including people and places in Asia, New Zealand and Northern Africa.

The feedback she got from people who had been touched by these paintings inspired her to explore the immigration theme, resulting in the series ROOTS AND WINGS. This series of paintings describes steppingstones in the immigration process. In the works she explores themes of homesickness, living in two worlds, the challenge of a new language, the experience of being uprooted and adapting to the new unspoken cultural rules.

As an immigrant herself she has experienced both the joys and challenges of a transition to a new culture and country.

Jeanne's series SPACE ("RUIMTE") celebrated its premiere in The Netherlands, where it showed during the Fall of 2004 attracting over two thousand visitors during these weeks. The show included works in a variety of different mediums and forms of expression, all reflecting stories about the precious space we live in; space to breath, move, work and relax. The exhibition SPACE was a unique collection between Jeanne Krabbendam (paintings, installations, slide show and movie) and her brothers Rijkus Krabbendam (movie, slides and sounds) and Adriaan Krabbendam (poetry and music).

Jeanne's series of mixed media paintings, "Ancient Times", tells the story of the Old World. The art works are created based on impressions of the history of ancient civilization and the beautiful places one can find in the historical rich Mediterranean.

Jeanne is recently working on a series of abstract landscapes with a working title “Directions”. She is creating paintings based on her traveling through Canada and Australia with impressions of landscapes created by built surfaces of acrylics, altered photographs, transfers, wax and oil paint.

A great deal of Jeanne's work is sold at exhibits but individuals and corporations have also commissioned her. Over the years many of her paintings have found a home in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan.

Art Training

Experimental techniques: Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver, Canada (2001)

Mixed Media: Vancouver Academy of Art, Canada (2000)

Photography and Design Diploma: Studio Rosenberg Academy, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1997)

Independent Work, Painting/Mixed Media/Graphic Arts: Artibus Academy of Fine Arts, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1990)

Painting: Ecole Nationales Superieurs des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1988)

Fine Arts Certificate: Royal College PBNA, Arnhem, The Netherlands (1978)


	Artist with broad exhibit-experience Inspired by nature, traveling and people Colourful paintings in a wide variety of subjects Style of work: between representational and abstract Used media: acrylics, mixed media, collage Artist Information \| Art Training \| Exhibits
	Artist Information Born in Holland, Jeanne (Shan-eh) lived in The Netherlands and Northern Africa, before immigrating to Vancouver, Canada in 1999. Since that time she has been busy establishing herself as a talented mixed media artist with European flair on the West Coast. Jeanne is an artist full of energy and passion. Painting has always been part of Jeanne’s daily life. For her, painting is another way of keeping a diary. Jeanne has formal training in the European art tradition and extensive exhibit experience both in Europe and Canada. She likes to work with architectural elements and people, but a large part of her work is also rooted in landscape. Her series of work called A TRAVEL JOURNAL, reflects colourful story-like impressions of countries she has traveled through, including people and places in Asia, New Zealand and Northern Africa. The feedback she got from people who had been touched by these paintings inspired her to explore the immigration theme, resulting in the series ROOTS AND WINGS. This series of paintings describes steppingstones in the immigration process. In the works she explores themes of homesickness, living in two worlds, the challenge of a new language, the experience of being uprooted and adapting to the new unspoken cultural rules. As an immigrant herself she has experienced both the joys and challenges of a transition to a new culture and country. Jeanne's series SPACE ("RUIMTE") celebrated its premiere in The Netherlands, where it showed during the Fall of 2004 attracting over two thousand visitors during these weeks. The show included works in a variety of different mediums and forms of expression, all reflecting stories about the precious space we live in; space to breath, move, work and relax. The exhibition SPACE was a unique collection between Jeanne Krabbendam (paintings, installations, slide show and movie) and her brothers Rijkus Krabbendam (movie, slides and sounds) and Adriaan Krabbendam (poetry and music). Jeanne's series of mixed media paintings, "Ancient Times", tells the story of the Old World. The art works are created based on impressions of the history of ancient civilization and the beautiful places one can find in the historical rich Mediterranean. Jeanne is recently working on a series of abstract landscapes with a working title “Directions”. She is creating paintings based on her traveling through Canada and Australia with impressions of landscapes created by built surfaces of acrylics, altered photographs, transfers, wax and oil paint. A great deal of Jeanne's work is sold at exhibits but individuals and corporations have also commissioned her. Over the years many of her paintings have found a home in Europe, North America, Australia and Japan.
	Art Training Experimental techniques: Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver, Canada (2001) Mixed Media: Vancouver Academy of Art, Canada (2000) Photography and Design Diploma: Studio Rosenberg Academy, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1997) Independent Work, Painting/Mixed Media/Graphic Arts: Artibus Academy of Fine Arts, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1990) Painting: Ecole Nationales Superieurs des Beaux Arts, Paris, France (1988) Fine Arts Certificate: Royal College PBNA, Arnhem, The Netherlands (1978)
	Exhibits
	Upcoming Shows Art Dialogue Gallery Buffalo, New York June - July 2007 Red Deer College Red Deer, Alberta Teachers Show June 12 - August 31, 2007 Cornell Museum Florida, USA Group Show September 5 - November 5, 2007 Richmond Art Gallery Richmond, BC November 10 - 24, 2007 Poland/The Netherlands Spring 2008 two persons travelling art show
	Previous Shows Art of Life Gallery, Vancouver, BC (2007) Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Group Show (2007) Gallery of the South Okanagan, Penticton, BC, Group Show (2007) Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Teachers Show (2006) Jerhico Arts Centre, Vancouver, BC, shows with Susznne Cruickshank, sculptor (2006) Richmnond Art Gallery, Richmond, BC, Group Show (2006) Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Group Show, (2006) Art Gallery of the South Okanagan Penticton, Group Show (2006) Jericho Art Centre, Vancouver, BC, Individual Show, ( 2006) Art In the City, Vancouver, group show (2006) Federation Gallery, Vancouver, Group Show "Canvas Unbound" (2006) The Masquerade of Ordinary Things, Vancouver, painting performance and exhibition (2006) City Scape Art Gallery, North Vancouver, "Al Coda", group show (2006) Peace Art Forum, Vancouver, "Art Art:, group show (2006) Granville Island Public Market Gallery, Vancouver, BC - group show (2006) Open Studio & Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver, BC - group show, Winterruption (2006) The Ridge, Vancouver, BC - individual show during Mountain Film Festival (2006) City Scape Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC - group show, Winter Salon (2006) Simon Fraser University, Burnaby - individual show (2006) City Scape Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC - group show, The Anonymous Art Show (2006) Stanley Theatre, Vancouver, BC - group show (2005) Art of Life Gallery, Vancouver, BC (2005) (two person show) Stanley Threatre, Vancouver, BC (2005) (group show) Hotel and Hospitality Trade Show, Vancouver, BC (2005) City Scape Art Space, North Vancouver, Group Show (2005) Art Fusion, Gainsborough Galleries, Calgary, Alberta (2005) Art Fusion, Federation of Canadian Artists Gallery, Vancouver, BC (2005) Art Point Gallery, Two artist show: "Oceans meet Prairies", Calgary, Alberta (2005) The Stanley Theatre, Vancouver, BC Canada, group show (2005) City Scape Art Space, North Vancouver, group show (2005) Gallery D-e-R-u-i-m-t-e, Goudriaan, The Netherlands. Individual Show (2004) Dalai Lama Through the Arts, Open Studio, Vancouver, BC Canada (2003) Blue Gold Gallery of International Art, Calgary, Canada, two person show (2003) Cascata Gallery, Vancouver, Canada (2003) Studio Blue, Vancouver, Canada, individual show (2003) Aaron Ross Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, group show (2003) Burnaby Arts Council Gallery, Burnaby, BC, Canada, two persons show (2003) ‘A Travel Journal’ Lover’s Ball Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver, BC, Canada (2003) ‘A Travel Journal’ Maple Ridge Art Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Juried show, Honourable Mention Award (2002) ‘A Travel Journal’ Stanley Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, group show (2002) ‘A Travel Journal’ Studio Blue, Vancouver, Canada, individual show (2002) ‘A Travel Journal’ Federation Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, group show (2002) Studio Blue, Vancouver, Canada, group show (2001) ‘t Spant, Bussum, The Netherlands, individual show (2001) ‘Back from Being Gone’ Federation Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, group show (2001) VIVI Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, group show (2000) ‘Back from Being Gone’ Fifth Avenue Cinemas, Vancouver, Canada, individual slide show (2000) ‘Back from Being Gone’ Art Studio Tours, The Netherlands (1995 – 1999) Kroon Restaurant Gallery, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, individual show (1999), ‘Land Marks’ De Leuning, Community Centre, Baarn, The Netherlands, individual show (1999), ‘Land Marks’ Gallery OBL Laren, The Netherlands, individual show (1998), ‘Land Marks’ Gallery New You, Baarn, The Netherlands, individual show (1998), ‘Land Marks’ Castle Groeneveld, Baarn, The Netherlands, individual show (1997), ‘Land Marks’ Art Gallery GKN Leusden, The Netherlands, individual show (1996), ‘Balance’ Advisie Soest, The Netherlands, individual show (1992), ‘Balance’ Gallery Van Bockel, Hilversum, The Netherlands, individual show, (1990), ‘Balance’ De Dependance, Zwolle, The Netherlands, juried show – Award of Excellence (1987)
	Gallery Representation Studio Blue www.studioblue.ca; Vancouver Cascata Gallery, Vancouver Tel: 604.730.9117 Blue Gold Gallery, Calgary

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