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Janine Williamson
Degree: BA Hons Fine Art
University: Bolton University
Graduation Year: 2009
Williamson’s porcelain and ceramic boxes are touchingly poised between the endurance of fine art objects, and the fragility of the more ephemeral original - scuffed and distorted with use – from which they seem to be cast. This twin endurance and fragility is apt, something like the memories they may or may not contain.
“My work comprises of mainly sculptural/3d pieces that centre around the theme of memory, both personal and generic. They often incorporate found objects and images that themselves have a resonance of previous ownership.
Although I operate in many media, my work has a large emphasis on ceramics, with each piece being unique, individual, and handmade.
The work is very multi layered and the interaction with the viewer is a vital part of the process, the art acting as a catalyst. When the work is exhibited it causes people to linger, to explore the complex layers and touch the piece.
I want people to get involved with my work not just stand back and look at it. I love the fact that the same piece can cause some people to smile, some to cry.”
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Exhibitions
2011 - 'Bury Art Week', Bury Art Gallery - Opens July 15th
2011 - 'Wash Dark Colours Separately', The Art Lounge, New Mills, Derbyshire
2011 - 'Beneath the Surface', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2010 - 'Soupcon 2', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2010 - 'Streetcar named Desire', Octagon Theatre, Bolton
2010 - 'Nostalgia', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2010 - 'Adventures in E minor', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2010 - 'Light Light', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2010 - 'Future Historical Influences', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2009 - 'Soupcon', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2009 - 'Origins of Mass', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2009 - 'Rockpool', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2009 - 'Fine Art Degree Show', Bolton University, Bolton
2009 - 'They Never Saw it Coming', Market Place Gallery, Bolton
2009 - 'Harmonic Remedies', Merchants Place Gallery, Bolton
2008 - 'Chrysalides', Merchants Place Gallery, Bolton
2008 - 'Untitled Art', Victoria Baths, Manchester