Artist Statement
My work is inspired by my love of sunflowers and the remarkable variety of their forms and colours. I aim to celebrate the individuality and beauty of each bloom by combining hand-coloured Pan Pastels with free-motion stitching. Each flower begins with a hand-coloured background and layered petals, while the stitched lines add texture, depth, and definition. Through this combination of colour and thread, I seek to capture the unique character and vitality of every sunflower, inviting viewers to appreciate the diversity and joy found within these familiar flowers.
Biography
Jennie Cole is a Pitt Meadows resident who has the joy of both working and living in this beautiful city. She holds a degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Education, and has also taken Fine Art classes at UBC and Emily Carr University.
Jennie grew up in North Vancouver but has lived in Pitt Meadows for more than thirty years.
Her love of landscapes is inspired by the nature and beauty of where she lives and the places she has travelled. Jennie enjoys creating and exploring new ideas. She often combines traditional craft techniques—such as felting, embroidery, thread painting, quilting, and fabric dyeing (particularly ice dyeing)—with other fibre arts when creating her artwork. She also has a strong interest in drawing and painting. In her work, she aims to blur the boundaries between fine art and traditional craft.
Jennie loves learning new techniques and exploring different ways to develop new concepts.
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