Artist Statement

I work mainly with acrylics on canvas which suits my style. I work from an idea in my mind for a considerable time before I put the thought to canvas. I don't keep journals, but store ideas mentally. I don't begin to paint until I've exhausted this idea, then I'm ready to start. Thoughts which are bounced about in my head for up to 2 years will be a completed work in about an hour

Biography

Born 1951 in Toowoomba, Jane Studied Qld College of Art 1970−1972 and graduated with a Diploma in Fine Art, majoring in painting and also winning the Open Painting Prize. Together with Jane Butcher and Davita Allen, she ran childrens' holiday art classes for 3 years while studying. A short stint teaching art followed a career as a wedding & portrait photographer for 45 years. She was a finalist in the South East Qld Regional Art Awards and has 2 paintings in the city collection. Since 2017 she has been involved in solo and group exhibitions. Her art practice is described as abstract expressionism.

Influences

Sally Gabori Picasso Brett Whiteley Alan Davie Ben Quilty John Olsen and my late art lecturers from the 70s, Roy Churcher and Nevil Matthews. Ray Hughes and Betty Churcher also had a huge influence on my attitude and work ethic in the early years.

Awards

Finalist, 2017 Qld Regional Art Awards Winner, 1972 Qld College of Art Open Painting Prize Winner, 2019 Rosalie House Wine Label Competition Finalist, 2024 Fairholme Art Prize

Exhibitions

2024 - Brookfield Art Show 2024 - Finalist, Fairholme Art Prize 2023 - Downlands Art Show 2022 - Downlands Art Show 2021 - Downlands Art Show 2019/2016 - Crows Nest, Corners of my Mind (joint exhibition with Christine Just) & Studio Art Trail 2017 - Dalby Art Gallery, joint exhibition with Christine Just 2018 - Solo Exhibition, Cam Robertson Room (TRC gallery)