An innovative West Australian designer and artist with a multifarious practice expressing a diverse range of scale and purpose. Jeannette’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with commissions in the private and public sector. Her work has been recognized internationally through various awards and by representation in public and private collections throughout Australia and overseas.
Evolving from a strong connection to the natural world, her elegant energetic work stands alone. This is evident in her wooden forms crafted from indigenous timbers. The basis of her practice is to stretch the known, imagine and create new possibilities for wood, and communicate the imperishable and untouchable spirit of living things. The works inspire a sense of awe.
The genesis of her designs and inspiration emanate from the study of the power and dynamics of the natural world. From the mystery of ocean creatures, to the complex yet beautifully simple winged seed forms. The vitality of the natural form, combined with the brevity of light, shadow, surface and mass, captures the complexity of light and energy. The wood structure refined to paper thin – illuminates. Jeannette invites the viewer into her intimate world and those of her creations.