Painting by Jennifer Bell 291 Artworks Sold

Monstera leaves in vase

Mixed Media, Wood, Ready to hang

40.5cm (W) x 50.8cm (H) x 2cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$220

Artwork Description

This mixed media piece of two tropical monstera leaves in a vase is a combination of photography, acrylic painting and paper weaving. Starting with a set of photographic images these were combined to create an abstract background which was printed onto acid free paper and mounted onto board. The shape of the leaves was then created by painting in the negative space in white leaving behind the lovely green background to become the leaves. To finish a small vase was made from strips of woven paper and a shadow painted in.
This work was created to demonstrate how photography can be used in the art making process and doesn't necessary have to be a photo as the finished piece.

Artwork info:
♥ acrylic paint and archival ink on paper on board
♥ measures 16x20"
♥ board depth 2cm
♥ ready to hang

Artist Bio

Jennifer Bell's artwork is an invitation into a world of colour, texture and pattern. Inspired by the rhythms and structures found throughout the natural world, she creates richly layered works that encourage viewers to slow down and discover new details over time. Working across painting, collage and textiles, her practice explores the connections between nature, perception and abstraction.

Living with the rare neurological condition Visual Snow has influenced the way Jennifer observes her surroundings, drawing her attention to movement, repetition and the layers of pattern that often go unnoticed. Through an intuitive process of painting, cutting, weaving and stitching, her work is inspired by the patterns and textures found in both the natural world and the spaces we inhabit.

Jennifer holds a degree in Fine Art and previously owned and operated a gallery in Wellington, New Zealand. Today, she works full-time from her Brisbane studio, with artworks held in private and corporate collections across Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Her practice ranges from small works to large scale commissions for homes, public spaces and interior projects, and her work has been selected for commercial projects internationally.