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 focusing on alcohol inks on birch ply to enhance the beauty of the wood grain initially.
My mixed media practice focuses on creating contemplative, abstract landscapes using found photographs, and sustainable materials on birch ply which allows my work to be grounded in nature. I explore the emotional parallels between natural cycles and human experience. Soft light, horizon-based compositions, and muted tonalities invite viewers into a space of quiet reflection and connection to the landscape. Through recontextualised imagery, my work examines how moments of stillness and drama can be captured across the seasons. I am inspired by exploration of the High Peak moorland and beyond which provides opportunities for study of the changing light and tonality. Whilst the process of preparation is traditional I work intuitively from memories and dreams allowing the materials at hand to guide the narrative and forms as they emerge rather than relying on formal reference materials.
Artwork
Stillness of the Open Plain, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch cradle, 2025
Heather Wave, Mixed medium collage,acrylic and thread, 2025, £80
Earth and Fire, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch ply cradle, 2025, £175
Snow Trail, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch ply panel., 2025, £250
Spring Valley, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch panel, 2025, £250
Dreamscape , Giclée print on German Etching paper taken from an original mixed medium collage and alcohol ink on, 2025
Serenity, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch ply cradle, 2025, £175
Slow Thaw, Mixed medium acrylic and collage on birch ply cradle., 2025, £175
Frost on Bracken, Mixed medium collage and acrylic on birch ply cradle, 2025, £175
After the Rain, Mixed medium acrylic and collage on birch ply cradle, 2026, £250
Projects and exhibitions
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Collaboration with Outside In Art sustainability website resource.11/01/2026 — ongoing Outside In promote access to artists where there are barriers to inclusion such as mental or physical health ,disabilities and minority groups.I was approached by the organisation on a collaborative basis in terms of contributing to the launch of a sustainable resource on their website.This will include suggestions for sustainable retailers or... [Read more] |
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Circular Art Space 33rd Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality10/12/2025 — ongoing Virtual reality gallery where I exhibited Earth and Fire and Serenity. |
Online, Online with Physical gallery in Bristol | Details |
Outside In Winter Big Give fundraising event10/12/2025 — 17/12/2025 Snow Trail was featured in the launch of the Outside In Winter Big Give fundraising event which was a great honour as the organisation rely on fundraising to promote the inclusion of artists who face barriers to inclusion.The event exceeded their target of £26,000 raising over £30,000 for art development programmes. |
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Tuition and support of a weekly Art Group03/11/2025 — 04/11/2025 Providing a session on my work and techniques for an interactive Art Group at the Glossop Volunteer Bureau as part of their Social Prescribing programme. |
Glossop Volunteer Bureau, Glossop | Details |
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Winter Trail exhibition01/11/2025 — 29/11/2025 Exhibiting my piece Snow Trail in the Winter exhibition. |
Badger in the Wall Gallery, Clapham,North Yorkshire | Details |
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Abstract exhibition14/10/2025 — 30/10/2025 Abstract mixed medium exhibition where I exhibited my piece,Spring Valley. |
Fronteer gallery., Sheffield | Details |
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Autumn exhibition03/10/2025 — 23/10/2025 Exhibited my piece Earth and Fire based on the autumnal theme of the exhibition. |
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.It was a very successful weekend as I established a new customer base having sold original work and giclée prints during... [Read more] |
Elf cottage open gallery, Charlesworth | Details |