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Artist Statement:
JENNIFER ANNESLEY, B.F.A.,
F.C.A., C.S.P.W.C.
Artist’s Statement
“Dramatic and unusual light
captures my imagination, and
can change an unremarkable
scene into something
extraordinary. The effect of
light and shadow is crucial to
creating drama, colour,
texture, shape, and a sense of
time. I strive to share the
powerful effects of light with
the viewer, and transport them
into a specific place and
time. It may take hours or
even days for the sun to turn
a landscape or architectural
setting into something
remarkable, and often it
doesn’t happen at all. It is
these rare moments of light I
wish to capture.
Contrast is another major
focus of my work. Light is
only present with dark, cool
with warm, masculine with
feminine. The contrast of
textures and colours creates
vibrancy and interest.
Seeking out inspiring
landscape and architecture
through travel is a large part
of my creative process. I
make a conscious effort to see
new places, without
overlooking the every day
things in my immediate
environment.
A background in fine arts
provided me with a foundation
in drawing, draftsmanship, and
painting theory. While
studying, I also developed a
love of ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
“Byzantium” Fairmont Hotel,
Nov. 8, 2007
“Exhibition” Edmonton City
Hall Dec. 2006
“Venezia” Fairmont Hotel
Macdonald Nov. 9, 2006 (solo)
“Open Water 2006” John B. Aird
Gallery, Toronto
“Limitless Potential” 2005,
2006 Across Canada
“Inside-Outside” Virginia
Christopher Fine Art,
Calgary, April 2005 (solo)
“Dalmatia” Fairmont Hotel
Macdonald Nov. 3...
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Artist Galleries:
Virgnia Christopher Galleries
Calgary, Alberta
403.253.4346
email - vcg@pheidias.com
Annesley Studio
Edmonton Alberta
780.433.4085
www.annesleystudio.com
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Artist Reviews:
Annesley's work has been
featured in the following
publications:
• Artist’s Magazine Calendar
cover (2008)
• Artist’s Magazine, (Dec.
2007)
• Watercolour Artist (Jan.
2008)
• Avenue magazine, profile by
Helen Metella, “Local Colour”
(Nov./Dec. 2006)
• International Artist,
article by Jennifer Annesley,
(May, 2006)
• Slate Gallery Guide,
Toronto, Montreal and ...
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Collections:
• Talisman Energy - Calgary,
Canada
• Syncrude Canada
• Suncor – Calgary
• Noetic Engineering,
Edmonton, Canada
• Canadian Pacific Hotels –
Calgary, Canada
• Canadian Pacific Ltd. –
Toronto, Canada
• Cross Cancer Institute -
Edmonton, Canada
• Osprey Solutions – Calgary,
Canada
• Alberta Foundation for the
Arts, Canada
• Bishop and McKenzie –
Edmonton, Canada
• Kananaskis Country Golf
Course, Canada
• Canadian Utilities
• Chubb...
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Jennifer Annesley Biography:
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Hiking, Skiing, Canoeing, Clothing Design, Music |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Watercolor
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Renaissance - (1400 - 1600)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Caravaggio
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The Old Masters and historic architecture. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Jennifer Annesley was born in Edmonton, Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art and design from the
University of Alberta. A full time artist since 1989, her watercolours and charcoal drawings attract corporate, private and
public collectors, are acquired and exhibited internationally, and have appeared in numerous major publications including
International Artist, Watercolor, Watercolor Artist and The Artist’s Magazine. Annesley is further recognized for her exclusive annual
one-night exhibitions, now in their 16th year, at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton.
Annesley draws inspiration from travelling to explore historic architecture and remote landscapes. Through her unconventional
use of watercolour and charcoal, she creates a remarkable sense of light, atmosphere and a seductive balance of elegance and power.
Her focus on unusual light, shadow and texture creates exceptional drama in her architectural interiors, landscapes and still lifes.
Accomplishments
• Access Network will feature Jennifer in a new 2009 television series entitled “Alberta Venture” -Date TBA
• The University of Alberta accepted “Queen Alexander, 100 Years” (watercolour) into their permanent collection (Aug. 2008)
• Artbuzz magazine accepted Annesley’s work into their 2009 Catalogue in their international juried competition (Oct 2008)
• Watercolour Artist featured “Diocletian’s Palace” in their “Winner’s Circle” (Jan. 2008)
• Artist’s Magazine selected “Broken Angel” as a finalist in their 24th Annual Art Competition from over 10,000 entries, (Oct. 2007)
• Winner of the A.J. Casson Medal for best painting, “Diocletian’s Palace” in the 81st Open water Exhibition for CSPWC (Nov. 2006)
• Commended at Edmonton City Hall by Mayor Stephen Mandel and City Council for receiving the A.J. Casson Medal
• Featured in International Artist’s “International showcase; Master Painters of the World,” Issue 49, 2006
• Juror for Allied Arts Council of Alberta Annual Exhibition, (Sept. 2006, May 2009)
• Sole juror for the Edmonton Arts Club annual Exhibition at Edmonton City Hall, (April 21, 2006)
• Nominated for: The Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts (2005, 2007) the City of Edmonton’s “Salute to Excellence Award for the Arts” (2005) and the Mayor’s Award for Promotion in the Arts (2007)
• Guest Critic for Edmonton Arts Club and the Allied Arts Council, 2005, 2006, 2008
• Elected to national jury for two-year term to select new artists for membership in CSPWC (June 2004)
• Selected by independent curator for national exhibition to celebrate 80th anniversary of the CSPWC -
“Unlimited Potential” toured across Canada in 2005/2006 (April 2004)
• Presented seminar on visual art to students at Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts (May 2004)
• Selected by the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour to represent Canada at the International Biennial Watercolour Exhibition in Mexico City, November 23, 2002 at Museo Nacional De La Acuarela.
• Accepted by jury into the “Aim for Arts” International Competition (August 31, 2000)
• Launched Annesley Studio on-line gallery www.annesleystudio.com (May 2000)
• Featured artist at the Virginia Christopher Galleries for the 1999, 1997, and 2001 Calgary Artwalks
Awards
• A.J. Casson Medal (highest honour for watercolour in Canada,) Open Water 2006, CSPWC Exhibition, Toronto (Nov. 2006)
• First Prize in Watercolour, ArtBuzz Magazine, 2009
• Curry’s Winsor/Newton award for excellence at Open Water ’78 CSPWC Exhibition, Toronto (Oct. 2003)
• Jarvis Award for Excellence in watercolour at the 76th CSPWC Exhibition, Toronto (Oct.2001)
• Peoples’ Choice Award from the Medici Art Foundation (1995)
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