“Let the turbulent crashing waves shake you up to recognize your quiet, shining spirit that can change the world.”

— Jennifer

Aaniin (hello)

I’m Jennifer

Before I paint I have to go out onto the land

This is a feeling that overcomes me every spring as the earth begins to wake up from winter. It’s a need inside of me that I can’t ignore. I’m a conduit for the land to channel through me in my art making.

Messages from the earth

There is an earthy pungency to cedar trees and pine needles underfoot as I hike trails looking for the perfect spot to take a rest and listen to my breath and the messages that the earth is giving to me.

Nature gives, allow yourself to receive

In a world that is too loud, too bright, too connected and too fake - nature gives you the roots of your being.

You need silence and inner stillness

I take those feelings of a place, and make paintings that will make you remember who you are and why you are here.

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Jennifer Trefiak’s landscape paintings are enriched by her intimate experiences of living on the land, where she immerses herself in the natural world through camping and exploration.

Each brushstroke carries the essence of the environments she encounters, translating nature's whispers into vibrant visuals on canvas.

By connecting directly with sacred spaces across Ontario, she captures the moments of serenity and wisdom that nature imparts, allowing the viewer to engage with the spirit of the land.

Her work not only reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty around her but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving these landscapes for future generations.

Jennifer has shown work in the Art Gallery of Northumberland, the Colborne Art Gallery, and the Warkworth AH! Centre.

As a featured artist in the Art Gallery of Northumberland's Spotlight Series 3, Jennifer garnered attention through the mini-doc that showcased her unique perspective and creative process-watch it below.

Her art has graced the cover of Devour Art & Lit Canada, and she has been featured in podcasts and articles.

Jennifer’s paintings hang in corporate and private collections in Canada, the USA, and the UK.