Artist statement
Jane Frazer combines hand-woven and knitted fabrics, heat manipulated textiles, perspex, video projections and photography to create eye-catching items for modern interiors.
Work ranges from small-scale perspex hangings and jewellery to large-scale installations, which can be bought or commissioned from the workshop. Paintings, digital artwork, video filming and production services are also available from Jane's studio.
Jane currently uses the elements, wind and water, the natural and urban landscape for inspiration. Layering, reflection, transparency, illusion and the qualities of light are evident in all her work regardless of the medium.
Information is collected and developed using photography, digital video and drawing then translated into designs for woven and manipulated sculptures. Jane weaves highly textural fabrics on a traditional floor loom from high-tech yarns, selected for their visual qualities in daylight and artificial light. The fabrics are constructed into eye-catching, ethereal 3D sculptural pieces designed for modern private or public spaces. Knitted wire structures are also produced.
Although calming and tranquil in daylight, the fabrics can be transformed into vibrant, glowing sculptures by illuminating them with coloured spotlights or video projections. A quick and economical way to change the ambience of an interior.
Currently smaller scale items are produced by heat manipulating perspex, light emitting plastics and various other materials. A range of hanging tiles and free- standing sculptures are sold through galleries and from the studio. Recent development work has led to a jewellery range and interior pieces using machine knitting, hand knitting and crochet with wire.
Jane is a skilled weaver with over 24 years experience. Her international clients have included Stolt Offshore Limited, Det Norske Veritas and Infosto, Finland.
www.janefrazer.co.uk
www.wildpair.co.uk
www.thetextilehub.co.uk
Qualifications and training
- 2002 Elected Member, Society of Designer Craftsmen, London
- 2001 BA Hons, Craft and Design, Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen
- 1997 Textiles Part 1, Grade A, Open College of Art
- 1978 Dip.Ed, Biology / Art, University of Manchester
- 1977 BSc Hons, Biology, University of Manchester
Employment
- 1982 Courses in Weaving techniques, spinning, felt making, weave theory, Norway (until 1988)
Solo exhibitions
- 2007 The 4th Dimension, Limousine Bull Artists Collective, Six Cities Design Event, Aberdeen (more info)
Group exhibitions
- 2010 Treasure, NEOS, Ardo House, Aberdeenshire
- 2009 Scratching the Surface, NEOS, Ardo House, Aberdeenshire
- 2009 Tools of the Trade, Designed and Made Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
- 2008 Home Grown Talent III, Duff House, Aberdeenshire
- 2008 "120", Society of Designer Craftsmen Gallery, London
- 2008 Installation, The Wallace Space, London
- 2007 A Touch of Red, MUSA, Aberdeen
- 2006 B sides in Olklahoma, Scottish Screen Production, Worldwide
- 2006 Craft Exhibition, An Tuirrean, Isle of Skye
- 2006 Featured Artist, Touched by Scotland, Oyne, Scotland
- 2005 Summer Exhibition, Bridge View Gallery, Aberdeen
- 2004 Designer Crafts, The Mall Galleries, London
Curated projects
- 2009 Tools of the Trade, Designed and Made Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
- 2008 Thinking Space, selected member's exhibition, Bridge View, Aberdeen
- 2007 NEOS 2007, A Breath of Fresh Air, Creative Space Scotland, Aberdeenshire
- 2007 Degrees of Abstraction, Bridge View, Aberdeen
- 2006 North East Open Studios, Creative Space Scotland, Finzean, Scotland
Private commissions
- 1998 Fabric and Perspex installation; 'Below the Surface', private commission, Stolt Offshore
- 1997 Acrylic painting; New Horisons, and interior design contract, private commission, Det Norske Veritas
Projects
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2004 Lund Humphries Prize, Designer Crafts, The Mall Galleries, London
- 2003 Riverside Gallery Award for Modern Art, Milton Gallery, Aberdeenshire
- 2001 Texere Yarns, Student sponsorship
- 2000 Education Extension Award, Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation
- 1998 EDE and Ravenscroft Award
Educational experience - tertiary
- 2001 Part-time Lecturer, Textiles, Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen
Other
- 2008 Professional Membership, Designed and Made, Newcastle
- 2002 Elected Member, The Society of Designer Craftsmen, London
Web links - gallery/work/projects
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