JENNIFER HARMES HAS CRAFTED a unique presence in contemporary painting with her inventive style and commitment. Exploring alkyd oils, she’s developed a distinctive technique, revealing her process through transparent layers of colour.
Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Jennifer pursued her art education at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Idaho, USA, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Afterwards, upon returning to New Zealand, she immersed herself in studying graphic design at Auckland Technical University (ATU) and worked as an art director and stylist for 13 years, before returning to painting full-time in 2000.
Throughout her journey, the artist has exhibited extensively, with her pieces gracing private collections across New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the USA. After a brief hiatus focusing on a career in graphic design, she resumed her artistic…