Jennifer Lawson: A 50-Year Retrospective

December 9 – December 19

The Jennifer Lawson retrospective brings five decades of celebrated watercolour artistry to the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. This extraordinary exhibition highlights the evolution, depth, and emotional resonance of Lawson’s work, offering visitors the chance to experience her luminous impressions of nature, light, and atmospheric beauty. As one of Cowichan’s most respected watercolourists, Lawson’s retrospective provides a rare look into the development of an artist whose career has shaped and inspired generations of painters.

Her vibrant impressionism and delicate attention to atmosphere highlight the breathtaking subtlety of watercolour as a medium.

Opening Reception & Artist Talk

December 9, 4–8 pm | FREE | All Welcome
Join Jennifer Lawson as she shares insights into her process, inspirations, and artistic milestones.

About the Exhibition

Over the past 50 years, Jennifer Lawson has explored the delicate and expressive qualities of watercolour with a mastery that feels both spontaneous and deeply intentional. Her paintings capture fleeting natural moments: early yellow aconites catching the morning sun, mist drifting across lichen-covered coastal rocks, and the shimmering textures of forest and shoreline landscapes. Each work draws viewers into a world of gentle motion, quiet reflection, and emotional luminosity.

Visitors to this exhibition will encounter a curated selection of Lawson’s most significant works, from her early experiments in colour and form to her mature style defined by fluid brushwork and atmospheric subtlety. This retrospective is not only a celebration of her technical skill but of her enduring commitment to observing and interpreting the world with honesty and clarity.

Visit the Gallery

Cowichan Valley Arts Council Gallery
2687 James Street, Duncan, BC
Inside the Cowichan Community Centre