Jennifer Tyers
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22nd July, 2014
Vibrant watercolour entitled 'Borneo 6' by Australian artist Jennifer Tyers, who currently on a residency in Japan.
'Borneo 8' watercolour by Australian artist Jennifer Tyers
'Borneo 15' watercolour by Jennifer Tyers
We recently discovered the beautiful work of Australian artist Jennifer Tyers, who has spent time living and working in Singapore, Borneo and is currently in Japan. We were instantly smitten! Jennifer's vibrant watercolours, inspired by her lush surroundings appear hyperreal and almost Utopian (especially from where we sit in the midst of a dark Melbourne winter!).
Jennifer is originally from Tasmania, and studied at the University of Tasmania School of Art, majoring in Illustration and Design, with a strong focus also on printmaking. After spending some time living in Melbourne upon completing her studies, Jennifer had the opportunity to live for a time in Singapore, which initially inspired her series of drawings and paintings made 'en plein air' at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. From there, she went to Borneo, later taking up a residency at Morning Glory Guesthouse in Kuching. She has since been based between Borneo and Singapore, and is currently on a residency in Kofu, Japan.
Jennifer enjoys immersing herself in the landscape, and painting her surroundings from life. 'Making landscapes is very interesting, as every time it is a challenge' she says. 'It somehow seems more 'pure' than making works in a studio, or any other kind of work that I have done. Maybe it's the process, or just being away from everything a studio has in it - books, internet, radio, music, people, objects, stuff I like. You have only yourself, and colours and what you see'.
Jennifer's recent works highlight the subtle aesthetic differences between the lush jungles of Borneo, the meticulous plantings in Singapore's Botanic Gardens, and now the softer palette of Japanese flora. 'It's tricky as the colours here (Kofu) seem more soft and gentle' she muses, adding 'the town seems more gentle too'.
Jennifer Tyers is represented by Edwina Corlette gallery in Brisbane. (Ooohhh actually I spy some super beautiful and very affordable works on paper by Jennifer in Edwina Corlette's Stockroom right now - dangerous!).
'Borneo 5' watercolour by Jennifer Tyers
'Singapore Gardens 2' watercolour by Jennifer Tyers
Beautiful Jennifer!
Stunning watercolour art
Whoah! These are beautiful! They feel a little bit nostalgic too, something about the colour combinations?! Just amazing!
I love Jennifer’s work! Beautiful and inspiring.
Oh… my hometown … so vibrant!
Great to see Jenny’s work on the Design Files. Your work is beautiful Jenny – always a joy to see what you come up with next!
SIMPLY STUNNING … LOVE ‘EM!
Thanks Lucy! Am obsessed with Jennifer Tyers beautiful work, so lovely to learn more about her.
I bought one of Jen’s pieces from Edwina Corlette earlier this year. It is an absolute treasure. The colours are breathtaking. Such a beautiful little moment captured by Jen. Transportive, intimate and vibrant it is a holiday in a painting and brings me joy like no other.
Love Jennifer’s work! Those colour and shape combinations are defiantly a utopian combination! Beautiful and inspiring x
Stunning watercolour by the most one of the most beautiful and one of my favourite artists
Love love love this
So happy to see this work here. Absolutely stunning
I once lived across the road from the Gardens in Singapore. They were the lungs, heart and soul of the city. Watercolour is such a fugitive, gentle medium and these are lovely.
I’m a huge fan of yours Jennifer, awesome you are featured here on the design files. Your work always delights me every time I see it. Your sense of colour, and plein air paintings are wonderful.