Jan Alison Edwards

ELEMENTAL

Strongly influenced by the Land Art movement of the 60s as well as J.M.W. Turner, Landscape painter; Georges Braque, Cubism, Joseph Beuys and Cornelia Parker.

Developing my own methodology and work practise based on conceptual ideas around the polarisation of humankinds relationship with nature . My love of Nature and landscape lead me to confront issues of the environment. Recycling plays an important role in my methodology and work practise, reflecting nature’s evolutional processes, working in nature with nature to create a dialogue between myself and the natural environment.

Combining traditional and modern techniques and materials often using plant fibres growing in situ, plus seaweeds, pigments, soil, sand, and garden or pond debris.
Choosing the fibre or medium for the particular concept.
Generally creating 3D installation, sculptures often in the artist book form.

Since relocating to the UK after many years abroad the artists practice has developed into a deeper eco ethos using as far as possible only natural materials.

PONDLIFE EMERGENT