18 March – 17 June 2025
GVPL Central Branch
735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC
About the Artist:
Abstract artist, Jenn Lecour, specializes in oil and cold wax paintings. Born in England and raised in Ontario, she now creates from her studio on Pender Island. A former lawyer turned full-time artist, Jenn shows regularly in juried exhibits and her work is in private collections in Canada and the US.
About the Work:
“My paintings reflect my perception of the natural world, inspired by my surroundings on Pender Island with its weathered cliffs, serene forests, and shifting tides. Using cold wax and oil, I aim to evoke timelessness and the historical echoes embedded in the landscape. My process involves building and removing layers of paint using palette knives, rollers, and solvents – scraping, scratching, and dissolving to reveal hidden depths beneath.
Texture is central to my work, influenced by coastal hikes where I experience the tactile world, from smooth stones to rough bark. My paintings incorporate varied textures to invite tactile engagement with nature’s essence. Working intuitively, each change creates a composition that guides my next move, like pieces of a puzzle fitting together.
These works develop over weeks or months. I often incorporate spontaneous line work, which has evolved into loops and swirls – symbols of a sense of freedom and wild places.”
