A tribute exhibition titled "Jennifer Johnson: Atmosphere, Colour and Light" will be held at The Loft Studio, Salcombe Art Club, from May 24 to June 7, 2025, celebrating the life and work of Devon-based artist Jennifer Johnson, who died last year after a long battle with cancer. The exhibition, organized by her son Christopher Derrick, will showcase her extensive body of work—including watercolours, oils, drawings, collages, and digital art—and will raise funds for St. Luke’s Hospice, which cared for her in her final days.
This exhibition matters because it honors an artist who, despite describing herself as a 'jobbing artist,' had a remarkable career spanning decades, working for major publishers like the BBC and Phaidon, serving as artist-in-residence at the Ways With Words literary festival, and becoming president of Salcombe Art Club. Her dedication to plein air painting and teaching in Devon’s South Hams landscape underscores the enduring value of regional art communities and the importance of preserving the legacies of artists who deeply influence local culture.