Jane Barry

Jane Barry attended Christchurch polytechnic from 1995-1997 graduating from a degree in art & design with a double major in printmaking. She has been a practicing printmaker (original ink works on paper) for 25 years and a painter for 8. Her workshop is at her home in Redcliffs Chch, where she produces work for exhibition and commission.

An exhibiting (and published) artist since 1998 in both solo and group shows throughout the country, including annually for 7 years at CoCA gallery in Christchurch, one of the last shows to hang there 2 weeks before the 2011 earthquake.

Inspiration for imagery is largely derived from land, sky, sea and cityscape. Rendered abstract with an atmospheric quality the powers of nature lend and the emotional feelings these places incite. More recently her work has taken on a figurative and portraiture identity.

Jane is currently one of the artists represented by Chambers gallery on Durham stree, Christchurch. Her work is held in private collections throughout New Zealand, Australia, America and the UK. Works can be viewed on the gallery website, in their selling gallery on Durham Street and on Instagram.