Jane Crisp . About

UPCOMMING EXHIBITIONS
 
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PUBLICATIONS
 
'New Zealand's Favourite Artist's 2' by Denis Robinson. Available at all leading bookshops.
 
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BIOGRAPHY
 
Jane was described at school as having an 'extremely sensitive eye", excelled with top marks in Art and Photography and gained national recognition on two occasions. She continued her studies in Graphic Design at Auckland Technical Institute, and now works full time as an artists. Her inspirations evolve through the energy and emotion of the present and from her inner spirit, in which she endeavours to portray positive messages of calm and personal growth to envelope and inspire. New Zealand's natural forms, textures and culture are a continued appearance in her work.
 
Jane's work sells throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Her work is currently represented by 'The Artist's Room' 2 Dowling St. (level one) Dunedin.
 
Jane works from her home studio. She lives in Pukekawa, Franklin, on a lifestyle property with her husband and 2 sons. She also gives her time as a volunteer firefighter with the Mercer Fire Brigade.
 
1970 Born in Auckland
1987 University Entrance upon leaving school
1988 Graphic Design Auckland Technical Institute
1992 Married
1996 First son born
1997 Second son born
2003 Look Deep Within - First solo exhibition Franklin Arts and Cultural Centre Pukekohe Auckland
2004 Exhibited at The Womans Show Art Exhibition, Auckland.
2004 Exhibited at Royal Easter Show Art Awards, Auckland.
2004 1st place James Chapman Award Franklin Arts Festival - Ko Nga Kete Matuaranga (Three Baskets of Knowledge)
2004 2nd place Peoples Choice Award Franklin Arts Festival -Ko Nga Kete Matuaranga (Three Baskets of Knowledge)
2004 Charity Silent Art Auction for Ronald McDonald House Auckland
2004 Exhibited at Waikato Diocesan School Art Exhibition
2005 Ko Nga Kete Matuaranga (The Three Baskets of Knowledge) featured on the cover of University of Canterbury's 2005 Undergraduate/Postgraduate Handbooks.
2005 1st place Peoples Choice Award Franklin Arts Festival - Wairua o Te Paua (The Spirit of the Paua)
2005 Exhibited at Strathallan School Auction, Auckland.
2005 Charity Silent Art Auction for Liam Saunders - Kete Moana.
2006 Best Mural Design Award Resene Mural Masterpieces Competition - Mural painted at Pukekawa Primary School, Franklin.
2006 Featured in Artfind's 2006 Contemporary New Zealand Art Calender.
2006 The Journey - Franklin Arts and Cultural Centre. Joint exhibition with Tania Young and Kahira Ball.
2006 Massive Theatre Company Fundraiser Auction, Auckland
2006 Opening Exhibition Blue Orange Gallery, Tuakau, Franklin.
2006 Quattro Pittori- The Artist's Room Dunedin. Joint exhibition with Ken Beatson, Allan Batt and Jan Ingram.
2007 Featured in Artfind's 2007 Contemporary New Zealand Art Calender.
2007 Solo Exhibition The Artist's Room, Dunedin.
2008 Featuring in Artfind's 2008 Contemporary New Zealand Art wall calendar and desk calendar.
2008 Chosen with 59 NZ artist's to be published in 'New Zealand's Favourite Artist's 2' book by Denis Robinson.
2008 March - Norfolk House Realist Show - The Artist's Room. 10 of NZ's best realist artist's.
2008 June - 'Ma te huruhuru, ka rere te manu - Exploring Matariki through birds and flight' group exhibition for Matariki at Papakura Art Gallery - Auckland
2008 June - Joint show - The Artist's Room - Dunedin
2008 December - Christmas Show - The Artists Room
2009 New Zealand's Favourite Artist's 2009 calendar and diary
2009 Norfolk House Realist Invitational - Dunedin
2009 Feathered Fables - Joint exhibition with Gary Roberts - The Artist's Room, Dunedin
2009 NSAS THE SUTER - NELSON, SPRING EXHIBITION - GUEST ARTIST
2009 December - THE ARTISTS ROOM, DUNEDIN - Christmas group show.
2010 February - Norfolk House Realist Invitational - Dunedin
2011 May 6th - Life Unplugged - drawings from Life Drawing studio sessions
- exhibition at The New Zealand Steel Gallery, Pukekohe Auckland, NZ
2011 May 7th 2011 - Paperworks VII - The Artists Room - Dunedin, NZ
2011 June 11 2011 - Silver Linings - SOLO SHOW -The Artists Room - Dunedin, NZ
 
Representing galleries, past and present - THE ARTISTS ROOM, Dunedin. THE GALLERY HELENA BAY, Old Russell Road, Hikurangi. Arts Desire, Warkworth, Auckland. Papakura Art Gallery, Monterey Gallery, Howick, Auckland. Mana Gallery, Parnell, Auckland. Blue Orange Contemporary Art Gallery, Tuakau, Auckland. Franklin Arts and Cultural Centre.
 
Websites:
 
www.janecrisp.co.nz
www.artfind.co.nz
www.facebook.com/janecrispart
 
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Awards:
2004 Franklin Arts Festival: 1st Prize Winner (James Chapman Award) in the modern / contemporary section.
2004 Franklin Arts Festival: 2nd place Peoples Choice Award.
2005 Franklin Arts Festival: 1st place Peoples Choice Award.
2008 Norfolk House Realist Invitational: 2nd place Peoples Choice Award.