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The Art
Jen works quickly and with great intensity, preferring the combination of acrylics, enamels,
and high relief to create the layers and texture her concepts demand. Her confident use of
colour gives her work a sense of freedom and celebration. Her distinctive contemporary style
is constantly evolving, emitting strength of energy, drama and life that few artists manage to
capture. These elements are complimented by distinctive and original contemporary framing
concepts devised by the artist, who considers them important elements of the total concept.
Favoured media includes combinations of acrylics, enamels, shellac, hand made papers and
high relief on canvas. The materials available in the 2-Dimensional arena, other than the
traditional oil and acrylic, provided the catalyst to explore the unpredictable world of mixed
media. Her multi-layering techniques encompass various media and materials to produce 3D
effects.
Jenny's paintings are vibrant works of art that engage our imagination and perspective on life.
She makes extensive use of clear and smoked Perspex, stainless steel and copper strips, wire,
turnbuckles and steel pins in the original framing concepts she uses to compliment her
strong, contemporary style.
Stretched wires, and stainless steel frames give her work the design finish to visually integrate
3D furniture, the environment and the finished hanging piece.
The Artist
1994 was a turning point for Jenny, after teaching art at the secondary school level for 22
years, Jenny decided to “practice what she preached” and left the Education Department to
pursue her artistic career.
For the initial five years she worked in the events
production industry. Jenny produced art shows,
organised fashion shows and generally fine-tuned her
skills in the arts related industries. During this period
she picked up the brush and started to delve into her
own work. Jenny Behm-Driutti signs her work Jen BD
and has enjoyed steadily growing success. The
numerous private and commercial collectors throughout
Australia confirm this. These include:
Commissions and Collections 2009 – Ongoing private and corporate commissions
2004 – Tim Altass Realty
2003 – Fujitsu Australia Limited (QLD)
2003 – Personal Plates Queensland
2002 – Mallensons Stephens Jacques | | |
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