Piece description from the artist
"Frisson" – acrylic on canvas – 15"x30"x1.5"
By Jennifer Sowders
www.MONgallery.us
[Frisson (pronounced free-sawn) is a French word that translates to "shiver" or "thrill". In English, it refers to a brief, pleasurable emotional or physical reaction—such as goosebumps, tingling skin, or a shiver down your spine—often triggered by beautiful music, art, or a sudden rush of excitement.]
Inspired of a trek up a mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I felt "frisson" was an appropriate title because the treck was long and it was nearing dark, when a truck that held coon dogs and advertising 'bear removal' buzzed by us. Not realizing that we were in 'bear country'… feeling lost on a mountain top and approaching darkeness amidst autumn's stunning beauty was that physical overload that "frisson" is all about!
A densely wooded forest with a rich tapestry of green and autumnal hues. Sunlight trickles through the leaves, creating a peaceful ambiance.
Growing up on a ‘dead end’ road in the country; Northwest Ohio-native artist, Jennifer Sowders, grew up spending a lot of time studying nature and it’s indelible thread is noted within her painted landscape and figurative series bodies of work.
A 1994 BFA graduate from the Columbus College of Art and Design, she has signature membership in: Ohio Watercolor Society and Watercolor USA Honor Society. She holds associate membership in: Allied Artists, American Impressionist and National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Societies.
New to acrylic landscapes as of 2021, she debuted with an honorable mention in AcrylicWorks 9 : The Best of Acrylic and has been a finalist in every issue since. She is also an avid watercolorist, having 2 pieces in the Ohio Arts Council collection.
Her most recent accomplishments have been in receiving 2nd place in the landscape division of the Artists Magazine’s 40th Annual, and Grand Prize in International Artist magazine's Landscape challenge 2 years in a row ('24&'25).
She is currently represented by the Toledo Museum of Art’s Collector Corner, Gallery 317 (Bryan, OH) and is actively welcoming further representation as well.
Jennifer opens up her Fostoria, Ohio studio and gallery space: MONgallery and Art Studio, every MONday to visitors. She coined “MON” to represent “Middle Of Nowhere” because of her rural location where she lives with husband, Gary and has 3 sons.
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