Jeanette Jarville's Bio and Exhibitions

Artist Bio and Exhibitions

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.

Representation and Exhibitions

2011 Omega Gallery, Vancouver, BC.
2009-11 Gallery 57, The Polonaise Art Gallery,Woodstock, Vermont, USA
2009-11 The Hambleton Art Gallery, Kelowna, BC
2009 The Kelowna Art Gallery, Event, Kelowna, BC
2009 Gateway Theatre, group show, Richmond BC
2009 The Van Dop Gallery, The Art of the Garden
2009 Gateway Theatre, Solo Show Richmond BC
2009 Olympic Oval, Winterfest, Richmond BC
2008 Cork and Canvas, Richmond BC
2008 Artful Things Gallery, S. Surrey, BC
2008 The Lions Bay Art Gallery, Lions Bay, BC.
2008 MiMa Fine Art Gallery, Denman Island, BC
2007 Artful Things Gallery, S. Surrey, BC
2007 The Richmond Art Gallery, show RICHmond ARTS.
2007 Art Concept Gallery, S. Surrey, BC
2007 The Studio Art Gallery, Lions Bay, BC.
2007 Van Dop Art Gallery, New Westminster, BC.
2006 The Studio Art Gallery, Lions Bay, BC.
2006 The A Gallery Fine Art, Palm Desert, California.
2006 The New West Gallery, Sidney, BC.
2006 Van Dop Art Gallery, New Westminster, BC.
2005 The Studio Art Gallery, Lions Bay, BC.
2005 Steveston Village Art Gallery, Steveston, BC.
2005 The A Gallery Fine Art, Palm Desert, California.
2005 The New West Gallery, Sidney, BC.
2005 Artists Among Us, Juried, Richmond Art Gallery.
2005 Van Dop Art Gallery, New Westminster, BC.
2004 Artists Among Us, Juried, Richmond Art Gallery.
2004 Favorite Things, SOLO SHOW, New Westminster, BC.
2004 Outside in/Inside out, SOLO SHOW, Gateway, Richmond BC.
2004 Out of Hand Gallery, Victoria, B C.
2004 Raymond Chow Art Gallery, West Vancouver, BC.
2004 Steveston Village Art Gallery, Steveston, BC.
2004 Van Dop Art Gallery, New Westminster, BC.
2003 Circle Craft Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver.
2003 Hollyhocks, Abbotsford, BC.
2003 Out of Hand Gallery, Victoria, B C.
2003 Picasso's Cousin Gallery, Whiterock, BC.
2003 Pieces, Richmond, B C.
2003 Raymond Chow Art Gallery, West Vancouver, BC.
2003 Wind Fall, group show, Richmond Art Gallery.
2002 Art of Living show & auction, Lansdowne Centre, Richmond.
2002 Artisphere Gallery, Langley, B C.
2002 Artists Among Us, Juried, Richmond Art Gallery.
2002 Cosmopolis Gallery, Vancouver, BC.
2002 March Miniatures, Richmond Art Gallery.
2002 Out of Hand Gallery, Victoria, B C.
2002 Raymond Chow Art Gallery, West Vancouver, BC.
2002 Street of Dreams- works in Ironwood show home, Abbotsford, BC.
2001 Artisphere Gallery, Langley, B C.
2001 Artists Among Us, Richmond Art Gallery.

Juried Exhibitions

-2009/10- YVR, Vancouver International Airport, juried show
-The Harbour Centre Lookout Gallery, Olympic 2010 juried exhibition.
-The Richmond Art Gallery, show RICHmond ARTS.
-Surrey Art Gallery. Juried (received honorable mention)
-Exchanged Experiences, The Concourse Gallery, Van. B C.
-Images & Objects XIV Juried Regional Art Show. Delta, B C.
-True Love, The Concourse Gallery. Granville Island, B C
-Tags das Ofnet Tor, Berlin, Germany.
-Woman's Issues, Vancouver Woman's Collective, Van. B C.
-The Canadian Drawing Show, Hull, Quebec.
-Community Arts Council. White Rock, BC. (received honorable mention)

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

Donations

The Richmond Hospital Foundation www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com
Richmond Art Gallery www.richmondartgallery.org
BC Lions Society www.eaglesinthecity.com
Society of Richmond Children's Centres www.richmondchildcare.org
Gateway Theatre www.gatewaytheatre.com
Big Heart Rescue Society www.bigheartrescue.com
Crossroads Hospice Society www.crossroadshospice.bc.ca
Ronald McDonald House www.rmhc.org
Richmond Minor Hockey www.richmondminorhockey.com
United Way
SPCA

Publications

The Richmond News, Cutting her cloth for Cork Canvas and Cuisine, by Michelle Hopkins, May 27/09. Full Page A18
The Richmond News, Painting from Behind the Glass, by Lisa Smedman, April 22/08. Full Page A25
The Richmond Review Newspaper, Cork & Canvas fundraiser, Richmond Hospital Foundation.
BC HOME Magazine, September 2006
The View Magazine, Fall, front cover, pg. 4, 2005
The Van Dop Arts and Culture guide to British Columbia, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009
Artfolio Magazine, 2005 Page 15
The Province Newspaper, "Fabulous Homes" Friday Aug. 15/03, p. B7
The Province Newspaper, "Personal Style" by Jeani Read, Friday Oct 26/01, p. C6 full page
The Richmond Review Newspaper, "An Artist Among Us" by Chris Bryan, Vol. 70 No. 51, Front Page, & p. A12-13
The Richmond News, Questions & Answers, by Julie Iverson, March 04, Front Page& p.16 & 177

The View magazine

B.C. Home Magazine article The View Magazine, cover and article

STB 5757 STB Feb.14/2011 Valentine’s Show , Charito,, Artist Jeanette Jarville, Anti Bully Flash Mob from Steve Marshall on Vimeo.

Today... all new Valentine’s Day 2011... 2 beautiful artists living their dreams... with dedication and passion... internationally acclaimed jazz artist Charito… and an inside exclusive interview with Contemporary Canadian Artist Jeanette Jarville... and Vancouver’s You Tube Anti Bullying Flashmob... all these... comin’ up

Interview with me begins 10:20 minutes into the show and runs for 7 minutes.

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I welcome any comments you may have as well. Thank you! email at: art@jeanettejarville.com

Richmond BC, Canada