Artist Information:
Jane Spence
Bandar,
Brunei Darussalam
Member Since: Oct 2008
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Artist Statement:
Living in Brunei has enabled
me to rediscover my artistic
skills and to explore new
subjects. It was through
becoming an immigrant to an
unfamiliar culture, that I
noticed the non human groups
who were coexisting closely
with the local population,
whilst effectively invisible.
These were the stray dogs and
the macaque monkeys. Both
these groups were interesting
to me because of their
proximity to urban centres,
shops, car parks, all the
locations that humans
regularly visit.
Travelling around SE Asia I
have experienced the various
ancient Hindu, Buddhist and
animist cultures in Bali,
Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
The sacred art and dance of
these regions, and the
significance of Hanuman, King
Monkey further interested me
in monkeys as a subject.
The supermarket monkey troupe
has provided handy models in a
fascinating juxtaposition of
wild animal and imposed urban
environment. I am also
interested in exploring the
physical shapes of the
monkeys; their flexibility,
strength, their expressive
limbs.
Having had a break from
painting for several years, I
am re experiencing the quality
of materials and their
potential. I really enjoy the
process of using the paint;
colour mixing, the textures,
the mark making, even the
smell! The work I ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
"Monkey See, Monkey Do"
Sunday 20 June - Saturday 3
July 2010
Jadyn's Art Gallery
Jalan Pretty
Kuala Belait
Brunei Darussalam...
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Jane Spence's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Jane Spence's Portfolio.
Living in Brunei has enabled me to rediscover my artistic skills and to explore new subjects. It was through becoming an immigrant to an unfamiliar culture, that I noticed the non human groups who were coexisting closely with the local population, whilst effectively invisible. These were the stray dogs and the macaque monkeys. Both these groups were interesting to me because of their proximity to urban centres, shops, car parks, all the locations that humans regularly visit.
Travelling around SE Asia I have experienced the various ancient Hindu, Buddhist and animist cultures in Bali, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The sacred art and dance of these regions, and the significance of Hanuman, King Monkey further interested me in monkeys as a subject.
The supermarket monkey troupe has provided handy models in a fascinating juxtaposition of wild animal and imposed urban environment. I am also interested in exploring the physical shapes of the monkeys; their flexibility, strength, their expressive limbs.
Having had a break from painting for several years, I am re experiencing the quality of materials and their potential. I really enjoy the process of using the paint; colour mixing, the textures, the mark making, even the smell! The work I ... |
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