Jeni Bate - Oils

Expansiveness

Chaparral member Jeni Bate is presenting a collection of oil paintings throughout June at the Center for Healthy Generations. Jeni is an accomplished artist who works across several mediums, mastering the craft of creating works that endure the test of time. Her pieces are often beautifully and gently abstracted, just enough to soften realities, typically embodying real locations. By enhancing imagination through the mixing of mediums and techniques, she blends prose and poetry atop stars, through clouds, and among representational waves.

Jeni's works, whether re-fractured watercolors, mixed-media pieces, or bold oil paintings, capture a sense of expansiveness. Her large skyscapes, represented on large canvases, are particularly striking. She seamlessly integrates thoughts and emotions by subtly weaving words into treetops or through rivulets of water. From afar, these words create texture, but up close, they evoke emotions. Her art invites viewers to step back and take in the overall scenes she has created, while also encouraging them to peer closer to discover the hidden gems of written words within each piece.

Jeni’s artistic journey is characterized by her ability to blend diverse elements harmoniously. Her re-fractured watercolors and mixed-media pieces showcase her innovative approach, where she combines different textures and materials to create multi-dimensional works. Her bold oil paintings, on the other hand, stand out for their vivid colors and dynamic compositions, capturing the vastness and beauty of the natural world.

Each piece by Jeni Bate represents her skill and creativity. The words she incorporates into her artwork are not just embellishments; they are integral to the narrative she weaves. These words, subtly woven into the fabric of the scene, add an extra layer of meaning and invite viewers to connect with the artwork on a deeper level. Her ability to convey complex emotions and thoughts through her art makes her collection at the Center for Healthy Generations exciting. Be sure to explore each piece from a distance to appreciate the grand scenes she has created, and then take a closer look to uncover the emotional depth and hidden messages within her intricate works.

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