Jennifer Valenzuela is an artist located on Maui.
People remember the energy of special places. l translate the memory of that energy into a visual language for all to access. I give physical form to abstract concepts such as peace, joy, and enlightenment.
My art is a deep exploration of the spirit of place, a journey into the profound connection between landscapes and the ancestral wisdom they harbor. Each piece is an ethereal, surrealistic portrayal of these connections, born from ancient messages and dreams that lie within the land.
Through my imaginative landscapes, I aim to capture the essence of places that resonate with a deeper, often unseen, reality. My use of gold leaf not only illuminates but also symbolizes the timeless value and sacredness of the ancestral spirits embedded in these places.
My work invites viewers to transcend the ordinary and immerse themselves in the mystical, allowing the spirit of place to speak through the art. Each painting is a portal, a tangible connection to the past, present, and future wisdom carried by the land.
About Jennifer Valenzuela
Jennifer Valenzuela is a visual artist who engages in oil painting, resin, and installation. She holds a BFA in studio painting, a BA in Liberal Studies, National Boards for Teaching, k-8 multi subjects credential as well as an Art Education credential from San Francisco State University in California. Originally from OR she has had the opportunity to live in San Francisco for more than a decade as well as launch her art career there. She relocated to Maui, HI in 2008 where she creates in her upcountry studio and raises her two sons. Her works have been exhibited in venues such as The Schaefer International Gallery (Kahului, HI), The Hui No’eau (Makawao, HI), The Wailoa Art Center (Hilo, HI), as well as a variety of galleries throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Mainland, USA. She has received many exhibition awards and purchases, including an acquisition by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture in the Arts. Jennifer continues to be an active contributor to the creative community in Hawaii.
