Art and Airplanes may sound like a studio devoted to aviation, but the reality is far more grounded. Behind the name is Canadian wood artist Jynae Bergeron, known for turning reclaimed barn wood into layered, burn etched landscapes and wildlife scenes. Her work blends traditional woodworking, pyrography, and a strong sense of place, creating panels that feel both rustic and sharply detailed. Instead of pointing upward toward the skies, her art looks toward the mountains, forests, and wide open spaces that shaped her eye.
From Prairie Barns to Mountain Views
Bergeron grew up on the flatlands of southern Saskatchewan, surrounded by aging barns, open fields, and long horizons. Many of her materials come directly from that environment. Throughout her twenties she salvaged boards from century old farm buildings that were about to be torn down or burned, always with permission from the owners. Those sun bleached, cracked, weather beaten planks became her signature material. She uses their natural age as an active design feature rather than something to hide. Nail scars turn into texture. Worn grain patterns become part of mountain faces and forest silhouettes.
Drawing, Building, Burning, Finishing
Her process blends design, woodworking, and pyrography into one workflow. Bergeron starts with a composition, cuts and shapes reclaimed boards to fit the structure, and then burns in the details. She has worked with pyrography since the early 2010s and uses it almost like drawing, creating clean ridgelines, soft fur textures, and atmospheric shading. Nothing in her work is laser cut or machine burned. Every line is freehand, controlled, and deliberate. By the time she seals the wood, each piece carries both the history of the material and the imprint of her hand.
Landscapes, Animals, and the Pull of the West
Even though she comes from the prairies, her subject matter leans heavily toward western mountain country. Many of her works feature Pacific Northwest views, fir covered slopes, sharp peaks, and animals like bears, wolves, elk, or birds in flight. The panels feel like still moments from wild places, shaped into wood that itself has lived a long, weathered life. The combination creates a natural harmony. Old boards that once formed the walls of prairie barns now carry images of the landscapes far beyond them.
Her pieces balance nostalgia, texture, and modern design. She avoids overcomplicating scenes, keeping the silhouettes clear and the burn lines crisp. The style feels approachable and warm, yet refined enough to belong in a gallery or a contemporary home. The themes stay consistent: wild spaces, animals, and the quiet feeling of being outdoors.
Family Craft and Slow Production
Bergeron’s woodworking roots run through her family. Her father, a former carpenter and farmer, taught her how to handle tools and work with wood. Her first pyrography tool once belonged to her grandfather. That foundation shaped the way she approaches her art today, mixing inherited craft with her own style and experimentation.
Art and Airplanes is a slow, small batch studio. Bergeron does not mass produce or take high volume commissions. Instead, she releases collections at her own pace, and pieces often sell out quickly. Each artwork depends on the reclaimed wood available at the time, which means nothing she makes is an exact repeat. Patterns may reappear, but duplicates do not.
A Distinct Visual Voice
The name Art and Airplanes hints at movement, but Bergeron’s work stays rooted in the landscapes she loves. She has carved a clear identity out of aged timber, thoughtful design, and meticulous burning. The result is a body of work that feels honest, calm, and tied to the natural world. In her hands, reclaimed wood becomes more than leftover material. It becomes a canvas for mountains, forests, and wildlife, carrying new stories on top of old ones.
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