Jennifer Sadler has been inspired by different landscapes around the globe since a very early age. Capturing what she sees and experiences creates artwork that invites one to explore the landscape from a uniquely different perspective.

"My work continues a passionate response to the environment in which I live. I’m drawn to ephemeral elements such as shifting light, shadows, and reflections. I don’t try to depict the landscape as I see it, but as it feels. Playing with nuances of colour and mark making I am able to walk into the memory of those landscape encounters."

Q & A:

Where did you grow up? I was born in Jamaica in the West Indies and then lived in rural Scotland between the ages of 5 and 12, before moving to Australia.

What was your favourite toy as a kid? A Caribbean doll. She had a long-ruffled skirt and a basket on her head filled with brightly coloured packages of ??? My curiousity got the better of me eventually and I unwrapped all those little packages to find nothing inside except newspaper.

What is your favourite smell? No way can I choose just one! Petrichor - the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil, baking, spring blossoms and fresh herbs in the garden.

If you could time travel, to which historical era would you go? New York city in the 1950's and 60's with the emergence of the New York School art movement, where visual artists made primarily abstract paintings, often using gestural brushstrokes and large fields of colour.

What is the worst outfit you ever wore? There had to be a few of them growing up in the 70's and 80's but the one that sticks in my mind (unfortunately) was a combination of white embroidered knee length boots with a maxi skirt. Horrid!

What makes you laugh? The gems that come out of the mouths of children. Priceless and mostly random.

Where was your most memorable vacation? India - Rajasthan. I travelled there earlier this year for the first time after many years of longing to visit. The colour, chaos, charm, challenge, humanity, humility, humour, insight and inspiration. India makes me feel alive.

Do you collect anything? Artbooks. I find these hugely inspirational and love to read about the processes, work rituals and inspirations that drive other artists.

Are you a coffee or tea person, and what is your go to order? Definitely tea - Lady Grey to start the day and herbal teas throughout. Indian Chai with friends, and a chat and a dirty Chai as a treat - but best enjoyed before midday otherwise I am awake for much of the night!

What is your favourite quote? "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou