Jennifer Joiner

Contact Jennifer at hedlong18@gmail.com

‘T (r)opical in Thailand‘

Fall 2024 solo exhibition
Back Lane Studios, 9 Neepawa Ave. Toronto (half block east off Roncesvalles just south of Revue Cinema)
Opening Sept 14, 1-4 pm; Sept 15 1 to 4; Sept 21/22 1-4; Sept 28/29 1-4 artist present

As a tourist last fall in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pai in the north, I spent my very first time in a tropical country, which is sensational. November is not too hot, not rainy, and in the mountain elevations, just right. Experiences in Pai and its countryside in the hills and among hot springs are behind the watercolours in this exhibition. With only the bare beginnings of an understanding of Thai and Lanna cultures, ancient and current, the oil paintings here are an exploration of imagery of street graffiti and medieval temple art. Thailand is a highly decorated place with flowers, garlands, lanterns, reflective tiles, homage to the elephant, to many many spirit animals and entities from an ancient blend of narratives of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Animism that are articulated by the Thai throughout their religious and secular spaces that a Western tourist like me can only step back, take in, and let the images resonate.

Pai

Loy Krathong lotus-shaped candles and incense basket floats for ‘letting go of troubles’ on the River Pai

Statement, History of Exhibitions, and Bio

Bringing to an art practice my study of culture and people from my understanding in my part of the world in Toronto, I find poverty, neglect, and sorrows together with the places and times of solace and joy. My painting looks to play in colour, composition, and materials, working with the moods of abstraction. I also use realism for narrative and people. Recent watercolours of Thailand have been about colour, light, and gesture through landscape study. Sculpture has referred to the organic and animal as seen through abstraction. I’ve shared my paintings and sculpture with those who have found it in the galleries and studio tours I’ve shown in and also online here on my website.

Exhibitions: In Toronto, Back Lane Studios September weekends 14-29, 2024, LVAC Gallery 2023, Riverdale ArtWalk 2022, Rebecca Gallery 2019, Back Lane Studios 2018; in Guelph, Necessary Arts Company 2016, The Art Bar 2017, Art on the Street 2017; in Toronto, Neilson Park Creative Centre 2014, Distillery District ArtFest 2006, Bloor West Village studio tour 1999-2005; in Ganges, BC, Salt Spring Artist Alliance, Mahon Hall guild exhibitions (two juror choice awards)1997/1998; in Toronto, Rebecca Gallery 1996, Newman Gallery 1995, Music Gallery 1995, John B. Aird Gallery/The Ontario Society of Artists - OSA annual exhibition (juror choice award) 1995; York University: Samuel J. Zacks, Arthur Haberman, IDA(honourable mention)1993-1994.
Studies: BFA Visual Arts, York University 1991-1994; Ontario College of Art (now OCADU) and Toronto School of Art courses 1989-1991; Goldsmith College courses, London 1979. University of Toronto Honours BA cum laude 1980; U of T English literature MA courses 1980-1981; George Brown College General Carpentry 1982. Plus work in renovations contracting, book publishing, and post-secondary teaching.

WORK AVAILABLE

September 2024 Exhibition, Back Lane Studios, 9 Neepawa Ave.,Toronto
T(r)opical in Thailand
In this show: oil paintings, watercolours, and a Thai-inspired floral/sculptural installation

Bangkok River Boat 30x24 in. oil/acrylic on birch panel 2024

Rustling Leaves on the Road to Pai 36x24 in. oil on birch panel 2024

Sihuhata, Buddha and Friends 36x30 in. oil on canvas 2024

Mountain Garden Overlooking Pai 24x36 in. oil on canvas 2024

Temple Demon Guardians 24x30 in. oil on canvas 2024

Old Chiang Mai Night, Street and Temple Art 24x18 in. oil on canvas 2024

She Says Let’s Compare 28x22 in. oil on canvas 2023

Wan Sukr (Friday or Venus in Thai) 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022

Hill Tribe Village near Chiang Mai 8x8 in. watercolour 2024

A Thailand Range 12x16 in. watercolour 2024

Northern Thailand Roadside View 8.5x12 in. watercolour 2024

Hot Springs near Pai 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

Hot Spring Pool 7.5x9.5 in. watercolour 2024

Top of the Hot Springs 12x9 in. watercolour 2024

Pai Rooftops 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

A Sunny Street in Pai 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

Misty Morning in Pai 8x10 in. watercolour 2023

Mountainside Garden, Pai 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

Across the Valley from Pai 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

Pai Lookout Garden 8.5x11.5 in. watercolour/ink 2024

Phrae Chedi 7.5x9.5 in. watercolour/ink 2024

Shishi (Lion)Guardians, Chiang Mai Wat 12x9 in. watercolour 2024

Roof View from Kalm Village Crafts Center, Chiang Mai 5x7 in. watercolour 2024

Calla Lilies 1 16x12 in. watercolour 2024

Calla Lilies 2 16x12 in. watercolour 2024

Echo 40x30 in. oil on birch panel 2023

Winery Garden, Prince Edward County 9x12 in. watercolour 2024

Hotel Pool, North Bay 7.5x10 in. watercolour 2024

Birdhouse 16x12 in. watercolour 2024

Abstract Floral Workshop 20x14 in. watercolour/acrylic 2024

By the Lake 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022

Orange Tarp 24x30 in. oil on canvas 2023

Punk Dance 18x14 in. oil on canvas 2023

At the Rio Grande 20x20 in. oil painting 2022

Chalk Horse Traditional 18x24 in. oil on canvas 2020

Moon Shadow 28x22 in. oil on canvas 2023

Headscarf 14x11 in. oil on canvas 2023

Pink Ribbon 10x10 in. oil on panel 2023

Recruited 9x9 in. oil on canvas 2022

Into Dark 9x9 in. oil on canvas 2022

In Green 12x9 in. watercolour 2023

In Mauve 16x12 in. watercolour 2023

Greg Reading 14x11 in. oil on canvas 2018 nfs

With Tulips 24x18 in. oil on canvas 2020 nfs

Greg 14x11 in. oil on canvas 2020 nfs

Posing in the Studio 14x11 in. oil on canvas 2020 nfs

Archer 11x7 in. watercolour 2024

Portrait of a Pomeranian Cairn Terrier 7x5 in. watercolour 2024

Son of the Sea 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022

Morning Light 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022

The Tenor 20x16 in. oil on canvas 2022