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artportfolio: Janet French

Elucidation

Elucidation

Lino Monoprint on Poplar Leaves

49cm x 47cm

Introduction

Statement

My work explores the fragile symbiotic relationship between man and the natural environment.  I work in tune with nature to create work that is testimony to my interaction with materials, conditions, seasons and weather.  I transform leaves and fibres into paper on which I print images using various printmaking processes.

I am currently exploring the spiritual impact of the effect of light seen through trees in a series of monoprints.  The images are produced using a variety of printmaking mediums including linocuts to create a spontaneous and painterly effect.  These images are printed onto papers I have created using the leaves and fibres of local woodland species, for example beech, nettle and oak.

Biography

Janet French gained a BA (Hons) Art & Design – Fine Art at Colchester School of Art & Design in 2006. She is currently Joint Chair of  Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop and is a member of Artworks, Essex Art Society, and also of Nine Artists, a collaborative group of London and East Anglian artists. Originally from London, Janet has lived in Essex for twenty five years.