Jan Mathers

Biography

Jan Mathers (b. 1955 Australia)
Instagram: jan.mathers.art
Painting for me is an adventure into the unknown, the mysterious and unattainable and therefore always different, exciting and never boring. I love the intuitive possibilities of the abstract concept and its freedom for interpretation in both acrylic and oil paint. I dream painting.
I began painting around 5 years ago and my art practice has become my passion. Nothing before has ever held my curiosity or determination to improve and grow than painting.
I am inspired and awed by the small things in nature, such as the lichen growing on the trees right up to giant waterfalls and everything in between - life in all its miraculous variations.
I first exhibited my work in 2022 with Eaglemont Artisans then Whitehorse Art Show and have continued exhibiting ever since.
Although I have no formally recognised art education, I have attended many and varied short courses over the years including watercolour, abstract acrylics, wood block and linocut printing. During 2021/2022 I completed online study with the Creative Visionary Program from America by Nicholas Wilton and have continued since as a member of the CVP Academy continuing the learning process.
Education:
CVP Art2Life Academy 2022-24
CVP Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton, Art2Life Online Course 2021, 2022
Louise Fletcher, online Abstract Short Course, 2021
Group Exhibitions:
Sorrento Art Show 2024
Mornington Art Show 2024
Eaglemont Artisans Hub 2024
Sorrento Art Show 2023
Mornington Art Show 2023
Frankston Art Show 2023
Kilmore Art Show 2023
Red Hill Art Show 2023
Camberwell Art Show 2023
Whitehorse Art Show 2023
Whitehorse Art Show 2022
Eaglemont Artisans Hub 2022
Awards:
Highly Commended Bendigo Art Show 2024