ENTER THE WORLD OF JAMIE MUNRO
Portrait of the Artist
My name is Jamie Munro and I am a professional artist and carpenter living in Wakefield, QC. I have been painting for over four decades and I work predominantly with acrylic on canvas or wood, and ink on paper. My paintings are inspired by the natural world; from mystical landscapes to the detailed patterns of leaves and water. Currently, I am working on capturing my impressions of recent travels to Iceland, Spain, and Colorado. My favorite freedoms are canoeing and camping with my two adult daughters and growing food at home with my partner.
“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open."
Frank Zappa
THE CALLIGRAPHY OF NATURE
My creative process is one of distillation. Using the patterns of wild grass, or the movement of water, for example, my paintings become graphic images of the archetypal patterns of nature. This is my attempt at discovering the calligraphy of nature: the universal language of line and shape. My work is both abstract, and realistic, touching on science, nature, energy, and the mystical.
ARTISTS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT STUDIO TOUR
Fall 2018
The Artists in Their Environment Studio Tour is a group of artists and artisans who open their studios to visitors over two weekends at the most colourful time in the Gatineau Hills. The Tour has been in existence for over a quarter century.
I was last featured in this tour in 1998, and will participate again in September 2018.
GALLERIE MAUVE &
GALLERIE CACHE
CURATOR / OWNER
2008-2015
Co-founded and curated two fine art galleries in Chelsea and Wakefield, QC. Both locations featured prominent artists from the national capital region.
WAKEFEST
CO-FOUNDER & CONTRIBUTOR
2007-2016
Wakefest is a multi-disciplinary weekend-long event taking place in various venues around the village of Wakefield. The festival includes fine art, film, music, theatre, and multi-media installation.
CONTACT ME
For any inquiries, commission requests or studio visits, please email me, below. Thank you for your interest!