Contemporary Abstract Artist
Artist Statement and Bio
My art serves as personal commentary on musical and cultural celebration inspired by life and experiences. I often explore the artistic nature of music, and personal memory in my art. Focusing mainly on the movement, rhythm, and delight of music and life, I examine the play and impact of music on my personal beliefs and life experiences.
In the series you see before you, I utilize my artistic nature as a musician and my imagination as a visual artist to explore the complexities and amusements of the creative world. The intent of this series is to look at the dimensions, substance and fundamental nature of musical and visual creative expression in a visual way. I try to construct and create these works as both totally musical and visual works that capture the essence and excitement I feel as I experience music. They are part of a multifaceted personal landscape that I see as an essential part of my continued development as an artist, musician, teacher, and spiritual human being. Art and music becomes an empowering and valuable way of recognizing the possibilities I hold within to develop as a person and a woman.
Detail of "Mermaid"
Acrylic on Canvas
2005
"Boogie Woogie"
Oil on Canvas
2007
Oil on Canvas
2007
Currently, I am a resident artist at the Colllingwood Arts Center, where I have my work exhibited in my studio and in solo exhibits as well as special periodic exhibits. I have participated in Quest for Fires Studio events including a solo exhibit event at Diva in downtown Toledo. My work is displayed in private and corporate collections worldwide. I work and reside in the Beautiful Historic Old West End of Toledo. I am a juried member of EBSQ, and EBSQ Plus, an online association for self-representing artists.
Collingwood Arts Center
2413 Collingwood Blvd.
Suite C118
jane@janepetitjean.com
419-343-6249