Jane Fantom Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Creative expression has always been intrinsic to my life having worked with pencil, pen and ink, lino cut, oil pastel, watercolour and acrylics. After retiring in 2017 I followed my passion for mid century design restoring and selling sewing boxes internationally. I then returned to mixed media work in 2021. All my work is available as prints on request by contacting jfantom974@gmail.com
I create mixed media, sustainable landscapes using collage on birch panel taken from photographic images, textiles and acrylics. I ventured into alcohol inks last year. After working with wood previously I was keen to capture and work with the beauty of the wood grain using this medium. More recently I began using acrylics to add depth and dimension to my work. Each element is carefully chosen to create semi abstract work of an immersive nature. A playful and/or dramatic element is incorporated to create narrative. I am inspired by exploration of the High Peak moorland and beyond which provides opportunities for study of the changing light and tonality across seasons.I work intuitively from memories and dreams.
Artwork
Stillness of the Open Plain, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch cradle, 2025, £75 as a print.
Heather Wave, Mixed media collage,acylic and thread, 2025, £60 as a Giclée print
Earth and Fire, Mixed media collage and acrylic, 2025, £60 as a giclée print on request
Snow Trail, Mixed media collage and acrylic mounted on wood., 2025, £80 as a giclée print
Spring Valley, Mixed media collage and acrylic, 2025, £80 as a giclée print
Dreamscape , Mixed media collage and alcohol inks, 2025, £80 as a giclée print
Serenity, Mixed media collage and acrylic on wood, 2025, £60 as a giclée print
Projects and exhibitions
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Collaboration with Outside In Art sustainability website resource.20/11/2025 — ongoing Outside In promote access to art where there are barriers to inclusion such as mental or physical health or disabilities.I was approached by the organisation on a collaborative basis in terms of contributing to their soon to be launched,sustainable resource.The resource will be published on their website.This will include suggestions for... [Read more] |
Online, Online | Details | |
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Tuition and support of a weekly Art Group03/11/2025 — 04/11/2025 I demonstrated my mixed media landscape techniques to a group of 6 people at the Glossop Volunteer Bureau.The bureau support vulnerable people as part of their Social Prescribing programme.This was an interactive session and I provided all the required materials for each member to complete an A4 collage on birch ply using sustainable materials. |
Glossop Volunteer Bureau, Glossop | Details |
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Winter Trail exhibition01/11/2025 — 29/11/2025 Exhibiting my piece Snow Trail as an original alongside a 54 by 54 centimetres print of the original.The converted barn is in a beautiful village in North Yorkshire near Ingleborough caves.The gallery also has a shop and cafe so attracts walkers and footfall. |
Badger in the Wall Gallery, Clapham,North Yorkshire | Details |
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Abstract exhibition14/10/2025 — 30/10/2025 Abstract mixed media exhibition where I exhibited my piece,Spring Valley. |
Fronteer gallery., Sheffield | Details |
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Autumn exhibition03/10/2025 — 23/10/2025 The Autumn exhibition provided a valuable opportunity to submit my work Earth and Fire.Although the piece was not for sale during the exhibition a customer bought it as a Giclée print after contacting the gallery. |
Halifax Open Gallery, Halifax | Details |
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Derbyshire Open Arts24/05/2025 — 26/05/2025 Derbyshire Open Arts is an annual,not for profit event which takes place over the late bank holiday in May.It operates as a trail across the whole of Derbyshire allowing visitors to locate artists/makers and view their work.This was my first venture into exhibiting my work on an art trail.It was a very successful weekend as I established a new... [Read more] |
Elf cottage open gallery, Charlesworth | Details |