Artist Statement

Wendy Jagger, a regional artist from North East Victoria, is renowned for her ceramics and paintings. Her work originates in the field, where she paints en plein air, capturing the raw beauty and ephemeral qualities of the natural world. The essence of the diverse environments she experiences is rendered with a sensitivity and clarity that invites viewers to witness the landscapes through her eyes.

Artist Bio

Surrounded by the beautiful alpine environment of Victoria’s North East, Wendy Jagger’s studio looks directly to Mt Buller. Her renowned paintings and ceramics are strongly influenced by seasonal changes in the landscape and the diversity of native Australian flora.

Wendy's work begins in the field, painting en plein air, capturing the natural world's raw beauty and ephemeral qualities. Her sketches are developed in the studio in various painting media and clay into larger, more considered compositions, using oil and acrylic paints, and thrown vessels which become her canvas.

Her awarded work is held in private and public collections, including Bendigo Art Gallery, Manningham Gallery, and Holmesglen TAFE Collection. She has completed commissioned pieces for clients such as the National Gallery of Victoria, the Victorian State Parliament, Mazda Australia, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, and Mt Buller RMB.

Wendy has over 30 years’ experience in art education, from primary to tertiary levels. She now teaches weekly classes and workshops in her Mansfield studio, sharing her acquired knowledge and skills. She opens her studio annually to the public on the Melbourne Cup weekend and is the founder of the successful Mansfield Open Studio Trail, fondly known as most.