textile artworks ‘Fruit Bat’ soft sculpture
upcycled materials, polyester filling, coloured wool and buttons.(wingspan) w.74cm x l.50cm x d.7cm
Private collection

These special mythical creatures were highlighted to me whilst staying in a remote community in Arnhem Land. Each morning, before first light appeared, they would create a huge cacophony of screeching and chattering as they woke […]

mosaics Since 1999, Janie has created site-specific mosaic artworks for public and private settings in the UK and in Australia. Whilst the majority of Janie’s mosaics have been with tiles and handmade ceramic details, mosaics have been made in other appropriate materials such as slate and brickwork.
The handmade tile pieces create a totally unique feature to the tile mosaics. Clay is cut out or moulded with 3D relief work, then painted with ceramic underglazes. […]

textile artworks Mermaid soft sculpture
Hand painted cotton and silk, polyester filling, embellishments.

The Northern coastline of Australia is cloaked by the Arafura Sea, a sea that carries many stories of mythical beings rising from and crossing neighbouring islands. One such being is the mermaid, an image that holds a special connection in many cultures. […]

paintings & collages The beginning of my journey in Australia, started with experiencing the dramatic Wet Season in the ‘Top End’, when everything is bursting with life and the sky plays lightning shows at night bringing sudden downpours of warm monsoonal rains during the day. This drama of nature, so very different from my tame European experiences, has continued to influence my painting and collage work, the source of my avenues in textiles and […]

textile artworks ‘Owl’ detail from soft sculpture
Natural dye techniques combined with hand painting with fabric paints
60cm x 30cm x 30cm
Private Collection

A series of these owls emerged whilst working remotely in the Kimberley. Owls hold a special spirit connection of wisdom and hold many stories again across cultures. The process of using natural dyes, waiting several […]

textile artworks ‘Mermaid’ silk banner
Steam fix silk paints on habotai silk.
55cm x 150cm
Private Collection see other textile artworks

Contact Janie if you would like further info on the textile artworks or a specially commissioned piece.

workshops Workshops are available in the following techniques:

Mosaics,Clay Tile making, Fibre Sculpture and Baskets, Silk Painting, Painting and Drawing, Collage, Print Making onto paper and textiles, Soft Sculpture.

Please contact Janie if you would like any information on learning these techniques. Courses available throughout the year.

‘Attending a workshop with Janie is more than a craft experience… She sees peoples potentials and guides them in a direction that honours their specific style.”
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textile artworks ‘Crocodile’ silk banner
Steam fix silk paints on habotai silk.
90cm x 210cm
Private Collection

Banners and hangings are also a continuous line of Janie’s work, offering a vehicle for portable light weight paintings that transform an interior space. see other textile artworks

Contact Janie if you would like further […]

shops &  galleries

‘Magpie Goose’ sculpture
Upcycled materials, wire, coloured wool and beads. Tactile Arts Shop
NT Parliament House
corner of Mitchell and Bennett Street
Darwin
NT

Tues – Sat: 10am – 2pm
(08) 89816616

E:  retail@tactilearts.org.au
W: www.tactilearts.org

‘Floating Water Siren’
Screenprint […]

textile artworks ‘Firewheel’
natural found fibres, coloured wools and feathers.
36cm x 36cm x 16cm
Private Collection see other textile artworks

Contact Janie if you would like further info on the textile artworks or a specially commissioned piece.