Named one of the ‘top emerging artists to watch’ by
Art Business News, Jeanne Bessette’s vibrant contemporary paintings touch the
viewer’s soul.
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| Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, Untethered, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 36" |
Jeanne Bessette’s
internationally recognized figures depict the wild and mysterious circus of our
dreams and passions. At
heart she is a storyteller who, in her own words, ‘scribbles,
writes, and plays' with paint until her stories emerge. Her brilliant use of color and texture
entices all to reach out and touch them. On Friday night, November 9th,
Bessette unveils her first Colorado exhibition, ‘storyTELLING,’ at Mirada Fine
Art.
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| Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, Staring Destiny in the Eye, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 36" |
Painting for artist Jeanne
Bessette is not an occupation, it’s a preoccupation. She never starts a piece without an intention in mind and a
message to communicate. The vivid
abstract figures become friends, reminding her, and all viewers, that “we are
safe, we are connected, and we are all ok.”
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| Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, Confetti Love, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas, 20" x 20 |
Jeanne received her first art kit at the age of four. She hung her masterpieces all over the
family home. This early
inspiration lead to a natural progression studying studio art. Bessette graduated from the New England
School of Photography, and for thirteen years owned and operated a highly
successful photography studio. She sought out master teachers to relearn the tools of
her true passion, painting. With
her extensive background in photography, the works Ms. Bessette creates
demonstrate tremendous strength in color, composition and light. Her multimedia pieces occasionally
incorporate burlap and corrugated cardboard. She layers paint, textural pieces, varnish and her
proprietary glazing formula until the perfect combination of translucency and
vividness she’s striving for is achieved.
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| Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, Bluebirds, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas, 24" x 24" |
“Painting helps me find
peace with myself and the world we live in,” states Bessette. “A day in the studio often feels
like a therapy session. So when
you see my work, you will learn something about me.”
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| Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, On the Threshold of Tomorrow, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 36" |
Chosen one of the ‘Top Emerging Artists to Watch’ by Art Business News
Magazine in 2012, Jeanne Bessette’s bold, expressive pieces reside in collections
throughout the United States and Canada.
She currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. A reception with Bessette will be held
on Friday, November 9 from 6-9pm at Mirada Fine Art. The exhibition will run through December 2nd.
