Janet French

My work explores the fragile symbiotic relationship between man and the natural environment. I aim to create work that implies a sense of being part of, and not ownership over, the land. Themes of humanity’s fascination with manipulating nature, and the meditative state created by the wonder of nature’s power and beauty, inform my work.

Relying on the available resources of my local environment I work in tune with the seasons to create work that is testimony to my interaction with materials, conditions, seasons, weather. The activity of harvesting and preparing the material is a contemplative and labour intensive process and this engagement is central to my interaction with the environment. I aim to integrate nature and culture through drawing and printmaking processes.

Townscape I
relief print on beech leaves, 1/3
53x51cm
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