Jane Dalton, PhD
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way—things I had no words for.”
Georgia O'Keefe
Artist Statement
Art is a way of exploring that allows for contemplation and internalizing, bridging the inner and outer worlds;
it is a contemplative practice which creates presence
and focus.
There is a rhythm of my hands working, slowly and continuously, creating focus and comfort. In a world that is saturated with information, rapid sound bites, and stimuli, claiming time for making draws me inward and allows access to tools that cultivate my inner capacities for discernment. The time devoted to making allows for a slower, almost meditative pace, softening the chatter of my mind, and reducing stress. Engaging in creative activities offers a way of connecting to the impulse to make and express that is restorative and renewing. My artistic studio practice is motivated by the desire to create and live a creative life.
Jane is an artist, known for her unique approach to layering of fabric and color to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art. She uses a range of traditional and non-traditional techniques to create her pieces,using hand or machine sewing and felting to weaving and surface design. All of her pieces are imbued with her passion and attention to detail. Her work is in corporate and private collections.
Jane is available for commissions.
Burnout Series: 12" x 12" panels. Cotton, Silk, Burned, Stitched and Encaustic.
