Jennifer Sadler

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Biography

A Western Australian artist, Jennifer’s work explores themes of memory, connection and sensory experience through the subject of landscape. Her current work, applying the processes of painting, encaustic and mark making, sees the artist delving further into abstraction whilst retaining her connection to the terrestrial landscape. Born in Jamaica, Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Curtin University (formerly WA Institute of Technology) during the mid 1970s, majoring in painting and textiles. Initially an art educator, she has resumed her arts practice in recent years and has contributed to a large number of exhibitions. Apart from the West Indies, she spent time in Scotland as a child and has travelled extensively around Australia.

Solo Exhibitions

2015
The Sky as a Metaphor
In this exhibition, through the mediums of ink, paint and wax, the artist’s examination of the celestial sphere explores the universal themes of nourishment, connection, and mysticism.

2013
CONTINUUM
An exhibition of new landscape drawings and paintings, including a number of reclaimed chairs. These pieces have been upholstered in fabric printed with images from the paintings.

Group Exhibitions

2019
Perth Royal Art Prize
Shortlisted Finalist

2018
360°
Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park An exhibition of work by 6 Peel artists

2018
Minnawarra Art Awards
Shortlisted Finalist

2017
Between the Sheets: Artists’ Books Exhibition
Australian Galleries, Melbourne Gallery Central, North Metro TAFE, Perth

2016
City of Wanneroo Art Awards

2015
‘unearthed’
Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park With Jeanette Dyson and Sandy Tippett

2014
Noosa Art Award, Queensland
Shortlisted Finalist

2013
Mid West Art Prize
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery Shortlisted Finalist

2012
City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award
Shortlisted Finalist

2011
‘Urban Couture – The Art of Fashion’ Joondalup Festival 2011
With Susan Hoy

2010
Castaways Sculpture Awards, Rockingham Foreshore
Shortlisted Finalist

Awards

2019
Beverley Art Prize
First Prize

2018
Beverley Art Prize
Mixed Media

2017
Joondalup Community Arts Association Members Selection Exhibition
Technical Excellence Award

2016
Wanneroo Art Awards
Highly Commended

2015
City of Wanneroo Art Awards
Best City of Wanneroo Resident

2012
South Perth Emerging Artist Award
Highly Commended

2010
Victoria Park Art Awards
First Prize

Collections

City of Wanneroo

Beverley Shire Council

Galleries

Studio Gallery, Yallingup WA

Jennifer Sadler
Painting, Encaustic, Drawing

Artist Statement

My work continues a passionate response to the environment in which I live. I’m drawn to ephemeral elements, organic contours and patterns, and to a sense of space. I don’t try to depict the landscape as I see it, but as it feels. Playing with nuances of colour and mark making I am able to walk into the memory of those landscape encounters.