Jennifer painting en plein air Mulgumpin - Moreton Island, Queensland
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Stuerzl's practice is informed by the natural environment, with the Brisbane River's ecology and Moreton Bay a source of inspiration for over twenty years. Since 2022 Jennifer's practice is informed by the Sydney - Warrane riverine/ harbour ecology and Upper Hunter River region. Her residence in and memories of these environments drive her creative processes.
Her artwork investigates place and cycles of time through layering of images and mark making. It evokes an experience of being in and connected to nature with the work and it's processes sensitive to the unique, ancient and fragile ecosystems integral to each environment. Artworks are made using watercolour, ink and paint while others combine found materials such as sediment and charcoal to create unique site-specific pieces through painting, printmaking, drawing, artist's books and nature art installations. Stuerzl's artwork is exhibited locally and internationally and is held in collections including Redlands Art Gallery and Sunshine Coast Art Collection (both 2021). Muswellbrook Shire Council Collection 2023. Notably eight Brisbane River paintings were purchased by the Brisbane City Collection and exhibited in The River: A History of Brisbane at the Museum of Brisbane (2013-2016) and Making Place: 100 Views of Brisbane 2023. The State Library of Queensland acquired works for their Artist's Book Collection (2017-2022). Stuerzl holds a Masters degree from Queensland College of Art, a Fine Arts degree from Sydney University and Post Graduate qualifications in teaching and gallery management, |
Jennifer exploring layering of sediment and pigment on paper, Canaipa - Russel Island Moreton Bay Queensland.
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Jennifer working en plein air, Cammeraygal - Middle Harbour NSW
Paper Sydney Contemporary Art Fair - Jennifer Stuerzl exhibiting
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