Arden Rose

The Jester, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Artist Arden Rose reflects on the myriad roles we adopt throughout our lives in this vibrant painting. Abstract elements and bold colors intertwine, creating a composition that invites contemplation. The figure’s gaze, framed by a striking headdress, draws the viewer in, while the warm background radiates energy. Each detail embodies the artist’s ongoing exploration of identity and emotion, capturing a moment of introspection and creative expression.

About the Artist
Artist Arden Rose's work explores the deep connection between humans and the environment, serving as visual meditations on the idea that we are reflections of nature, constantly echoing and influencing one another. She was raised in a nurturing, creative environment that fostered a deep reverence for the natural world. "In grade ten, my art teacher bought my batik, the first sign that art would always find me," says Arden. After earning an MBA and building a successful career in technology, she shifted her focus to her true passion, painting. Now based in Victoria, BC, she draws inspiration from the region’s dramatic coastlines and rich natural beauty. Her studio is a bright, lively space overlooking the sea, filled with her work, beloved pieces by other artists, and the tools of her practice. When not painting, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Words that describe this painting: portrait, Canadian artist, collage, face, headdress, woman, people, outsider, mixed media artwork, orange

The Jester
Arden Rose
Acrylic paint and paper on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind

2025
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 2 oz.