Artist Statement:

Jeanette Jarville's work shows us a pictorial world in which the figure and abstraction meld through the expressive power of colour. She has created her own language which goes beyond stylistic constraints and captures her intense spirit and boldness. Her paintings point out the versatility of an artist who moves from still-life, floral, landscapes and figures without compromising her identity. Jeanette has developed a distinctive way of painting and use of color that she explores within her own unique style.
I was born in Vancouver, BC and had a natural talent in art making as a young child, I began oil painting at the age of 11. I remember spending much of my youth experimenting with different mediums and objects within my paintings and sculptural work and enjoyed incorporating new and unusual methods with that of more traditional ways.
After graduating High School with Honors and an art scholarship I was accepted into Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design where I was awarded four scholarships while there and received a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art, majoring in Studio Fine Art, in 1996. I also took the opportunity to study Art History and Sculpting in Berlin, Germany, as an exchange student, spending one year in Europe. I was drawn to and influenced by the abundance of Old Masters works and the history within the landscape. Europe is such a beautiful, diverse, and facinating place.
I paint with oil and acrylic on canvas and for the past 15 years I have also been painting on clear acrylic panels. This is a unique reverse process of painting on glass. The reflection of light coming from the paintings create a luminescent and powerful effect. I believe the paintings have a life of their own with this method, my ideas, images and work come from within, and I am constantly driven to create.

Awards:

- 2011 City of Richmond 'Artistic Innovation Award'
- The Friends of Emily Carr Scholarship
- Peoples Choice Award, Surrey Art Gallery
- The Maria Greczmiel Scholarship for Visual Arts
- The Brissenden Scholarship
- The Community Arts Council of Richmond, Visual Arts Scholarship
- Richmond District Scholarship for Excellence in Visual Arts
- Mathew McNair Achievement Award in Visual Arts
- Scholastic Honor Roll Award