Artist Statement
I am a visual artist and a researcher, using visual thinking and making to express my feelings for the world. I share my discoveries on-line, in exhibitions & workshops and in collaborations with other artists. I like to work on projects, choosing materials and processes to fit the context. I love drawing, with pencil, ink and improvised tools; colour work with paints, inks, children’s art materials and natural earth colours; collage; mono-print; 3D construction with found materials; and writing. I use non-toxic materials whenever possible. I am strongly motivated by love of nature, learning from natural materials, processes and living things. I believe that visual arts can help connect people with nature and care enough to help protect it.
Artist Bio
Jan Hendry is a Perth, Scotland, based visual artist. She graduated from University of St. Andrews in 1978 with an MA Hons degree in Geography. Later continuing her studies with an HNC Art & Design at Elmwood College, Fife, in 1997 and a BA Hons Fine Art, at DJCAD/University of Dundee, in 2003, and an MFA, DJCAD/University of Dundee, graduating 2010.
Jan Hendry was awarded the Carnegie Student Travel Award 2002, landscape project in Isle of Arran.
During her carerr she has worked in countryside and nature conservation in various roles during the 1980s up to 2020. With the development and delivery of creative workshops 2003 – 2023, e.g. ‘Wild Paint’ earth pigment sessions for all ages and abilities. Jan is a self-directed creative artist who’s work explores drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media, hand-made books, soft sculpture, and engaging in collaborations.
