Jennifer Pereira Art

Landscape

Jennifer Pereira
1–2 minutes

Landscape Art

A place to view my landscape art.

Early Spring, Cobalt Wetland 38"x 48" Oil on Canvas 2022 This picturesque scene emerges as you climb to the peak of a tailings pile found along the Heritage Silver Trails. It is early spring and the smell of new life is in the air. The melting snow has filled this natural basin with fresh glistening water that snakes through the muted landscape. Soon the new growth will once again take hold and engulf the little stream. Hundreds of species that find sanctuary in the Cobalt Wetlands will return home. As part of the Northern Waters Series, this work depicts the brief transition between the seasons where the water is changing states. The ephemeral stream has taken its mantle as the focal point for the work. We bear witness to the land as it undergoes its natural cleansing and replenishing, making possible the annual explosion of life we know as 'Spring'.
The Beaver Pond 43" X 54" Oil on Canvas 2022 As dawn breaks over the beaver pond we find the resident beaver taking a brief pause after a long night of stashing its winter stores. It will be these submersed branches that will feed his family in the cold winter months to come. As part of the Northern Waters Series this work depicts one of Canada's most iconic animals responsible for literally 'shaping' the northern wilderness. After watching the shores of the pond transform over the past summer we now find this picturesque beaver pond. With its swollen waters and stump filled shores, sturdy dams and strategically positioned lodges, one can only marvel at the engineering skills of these large semi-aquatic rodents.
Whiskeyjacks of Keijick Bay 30" x 40" Oil on Canvas 2022 Whiskyjacks of Kejick Bay is an homage to the rambunctious little birds of the north as well as the indigenous peoples from this community. Here the trees get smaller and the moss and lichen grow thich and colorful. There is a calmness found in the wilderness of the reserve community of Lac Sule. This bay is situated between Kejick Bay and Whitefish Bay and Frenchman's Head. Long ago the community was flooded without any warning to its residents flooding teepees so only the tips were showing and separating the land by a large body of water. Now, this lake is a destination for fishermen from Canada and the USA. in this work these birds represent the resilience and ingenuity of the people from this area.
Sunny Field, West Road Garden 41" x 35" Oil on Canvas 2022 The hot summer sun floods the field with a radiant glow. An array of pollinators take turns visiting the wildflowers for a sip of nectar, spreading pollen as they go. Little blurs briefly come into focus as they land, boldly contrasting against the viper's bugloss. As part of the Pollinator Series, this work depicts a typical wild field in summer. You might come across a similar scene along any Ontario roadside and not think much of it. However, if you take a moment and allow yourself to become immersed in your surroundings you will begin to hear the buzz of the honey bees, smell the sweet aroma of the wildflowers and feel the sun's warmth on your skin. Sunny Field, West Road Garden transports the viewer to that magical place where pollinators rule.
Ravens Of Devils Rock 31" x 54" Oil on Canvas 2022 Soaring on updrafts high above lake Temiskaming, Dawson's Point in the distance, these magnificent corvids reign over their land. Known as Devil's Rock, this cliff edge is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike providing an awe-inspiring view of the far reaching lake Temiskaming. The family of Ravens acts as gatekeepers overseeing the crude mine entrances hidden in the cast shadows. Inconspicuous holes in the sheer rock-face remind us of a time past when people flocked to this area not for the scenery but for the silver. The Corvid Series celebrates the family of birds known as Corvids. The subject of superstition and folklore, ravens play a role in many cultures and beliefs, often being associated with the dead and with lost souls. With their black plumage, croaking calls, and diet of carrion, the raven family atop Devil's Rock reminds me of the world below and the hardships of the men working these mines over a century ago.