Jane Skingley

My paintings are inspired by waves, their power and unpredictability. They are also influenced by the nineteenth Century Japanese woodblock artists.
They are part of a shift in a more abstract direction from my more figurative seascape paintings. I am interested in creating the feeling of calm energy evoked by the sea.

I paint on vintage book pages which are found in old book shops and collaged onto canvas. The foxing and patina of the old paper gives warmth and interest to the painting, just like the old woodblock prints.

The painting process itself is quite daunting as there is only one chance to get it right. If I’m not happy with it, I have to strip the paper off and start again, a laborious process. I paint in quick bursts with oil and ink using unconventional painting tools.

The simplicity and the boldness of the marks owe much to chance, or the Japanese concept of Wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection.

I am a resident artist at the Base arts centre near Newbury in Berkshire, where I have my studio.

University of Durham

2024
The Other Art Fair October

2023
Manchester Art Fair
Ascot Art Fair

2021
Eastwood Fine Art

2020
The London Art Fair, The Lemon Street Gallery
New Horizons, Osborne Studio Gallery, London

2019
The London Art Fair, The Lemon Street Gallery
20 Year Anniversary Exhibition at Serena Hall Gallery, Southwold
New Beginnings at The Ashburn Gallery, Ashburton, Devon
John Lewis, Newbury, Berkshire
Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford
London Art Fair, Lemon Street Gallery

2018
Jenna Burlingham Fine Art

2017
‘Picture England’ Houses of Parliament
The Decorative Fair, Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
Still Life Exhibition, Kellie Miller Arts, Brighton
The Lemon Street Gallery, Truro

2016
The London Art Fair, Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
Corte Real Gallery, Algave solo show
Art at Home, Gallery 8, St James's, London with Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
he Affordable Art Fair, Carina Haslam Fine Art
New York Affordable Art Fair, Carina Haslam Fine Art
20/21 International Art Fair
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead
Colefax & Fowler with Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
Royal Society of Marine Artists, Mall Galleries, London
Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London

2015
The London Art Fair, Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
Changing Perspectives, Wessex Art Fair
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