She observes the deep, melancholic transformation incorporating subtle shifts of light and weather, the rhythm of the tides and turning of the seasons...
Jane's practice has developed over the years to incorporate certain explorations from detailed interpretations of maps and geology to a profound enquiry into our sense of belonging. These observations have created a shift in her practice recently relocating to the Isle of Bute in 2022.
Previously working in the context of exploring urbanism, she now observes the deep, melancholic transformation incorporating subtle shifts of light and weather, the rhythm of the tides and turning of the seasons which comes as a result of the nourishing connection she has to the community that surrounds her.
Her process involves staining the canvas or paper with pools of diluted pigment, as she pulls and tilts them into shape. With this, Jane builds layers of translucent colour which intersect and interact. A slow and thoughtful process provides time for each layer to dry allowing consideration of the next. The expressive marks and patterns that make her work etch memories of movements or time passed. Through her practice, Jane produces a record of wanderings. She hopes that by learning and understanding the environment around us we build connections with it, and with each other, fostering a stronger desire to care for, and protect the natural world.