but it cannae last Painting

Jan Yates is strongly connected with remote wild places in the UK and beyond. The artist has received numerous grants and awards with recognition from the Ontario Arts Council. Works are collected throughout North America, the United Kingdom and Australia and Jan is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists. OAC international residency grants have also supported Yates’ work in Ireland and the Shetland Islands. 'The work that I make, either in my homeland or while on international residencies, is in direct response to climate, with sensitivity as to how weather shapes environment, communities and culture and how communities shape climate and the ecosystem.