S14E13 Jane Toy

Jane Toy is proud to be a Whanganui artist who specializes in abstract works utilizing a range of materials across the media of painting, drawing, digital and textiles. Jane has been known to ‘draw’ with thread and to ‘paint’ with wool so she revels in the broad approach that abstract art allows. Many of her works stem from her love of Euclidean geometry which she plays with to create interesting optical twists and turns for the viewer. Jane Toy is intrigued by the multitude of forms that can be generated by a starting point of the simple geometric shapes we are all familiar with and which surround us in everyday life. By simplifying complex forms, or conversely complicating simple ones, Jane plays with line and colour to create strong and vibrant works that speak directly to the materials and processes at play.

You can contact the artist about their art tips or art techniques directly via their website at http://www.janetoyart.co.nz

Some of Jane Toy’s awards

​1st Place, Works on Paper Category, Taranaki National Art Awards,2016
Invited Artist, Lysaght Watt Gallery, Powerco Taranaki Garden Festival, Oct-Nov 2016
NZ Art Show 2016, TSB Arena Wellington, 3-6 June 2016
Lysaght Watt Art Trust Award group show, Lysaght Watt Gallery, Hawera, 6 May – 12 June 2016
Featured Artist solo show, Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery, Whanganui, April – May 2016
Belton Smith and Associates Ltd Whanganui Arts Review, Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui March –June 2016
100 Days exhibition, Art and Glass Studio, Waverley, March 2016
Whanganui Artists Open Studios, via Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery, Whanganui, March 2016
Permanent artist and part owner, Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery, Whanganui, Nov 2015 –ongoing
Winter Wonderfest, group exhibition, Space Gallery, Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 15-28 August 2015