Jackie Henderson

Jackie Henderson

Jackie's work is instantly recognisable for her subject matter and palette of choice. Her environment is a constant source of inspiration and features heavily in her work, translating it into quirky observations.

Very autobiographical, her still life studies are an appreciation of the moment, encouraging us to value the world we have around us and right in front of our eyes. While her figurative pieces are observations and feelings transferred to the canvas and given space to breathe.

Working in acrylics, layers of colour are built up alternating paint and glaze, rubbing back to reveal previous layers of colour, so that what lies beneath is as important as what is visible on the surface. Textiles and collage are added to give yet another layer of interest and texture.

The collection for this exhibition “The Tide’s Magnificence” is inspired by living by the sea and the collection of poems and songs by Molly Drake of the same name, including the piece named for the collection “The Tide’s Magnificence” and “Weaver Bird”. Molly was acutely aware of the fragility of creativity and of the creative life. This fragility and the importance of the sea to Jackie is clear in the work.