About Jane Robinson

Statement

"I always wanted to be a spontaneous composer."  Charlie Mingus, jazz musician

My current work is inspired by the jazz music of early pioneers such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Charlie Mingus, Sonny Clarke and dozens of others.  The movement, rhythm, instruments and "colour" of the music opens a portal to an unexplored world - through the looking glass.  My work is also influenced by the abstract movement of the fifties, by artists such as Willima de Kooning, Franz Kline and the early work of Renata Bernal.  The synchroncity of the time period of the early jazz movement along  with modern abstract movement is a powerful inspiration in my work. 

"Don't play what's there, play whats not there."   Miles Davis, jazz musician

Bio

Michigan native Jane Robinson is an innovative contemporary emerging artist who works in acrylic and mixed media.  Most viewers are attracted to particular pieces not only for the colors and composition but the "movement" of the piece as well.  Her work has been purchased by many private collectors and businesses all over the globe as well at the Marriott Hotel,  University of Michigan, DePaul University, Jackson Community Foundation and Comfort Inn.

Solo Exhibitions

Desdimi Gallery, Chicago, IL, Spring 2012
Graffia Gallery, Grand Haven, MI, 2011
Siliver Maples Gallery, Chelsea, MI 2011
Gallery for the Artful Home, Jackson, MI 2011
Art 634, Jackson, MI 2010
Don Brown Gallery, Dewitt, MI 2009
Armory Arts Gallery, Jackson, MI 2009
Ph7 Gallery, Jackson, MI 2007

Group Exhibitions

Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI 2009 & 2011 (Best of Show)
J.A.G. Gallery, Jackson, MI 2010
Hazelle M, Jackson, MI 2010
Chelsea Gallery, Chelsea, MI 2009
Bella Galeria, Leland, MI 2008
Mary Bell Gallery, Chicago, IL 2008
Melanee Cooper Gallery, Chicago, IL 2007
Big Tree Gallery, Jackson, MI 2007
Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI 2006

Art Licensing

4 Your Walls

Web Based Galleries

Ugallery.com
Xanadu Gallery
Contemporary Fine Arts International
Abstract Daily Painters
Art L.A.
Art.com
Abstract Artists Gallery
Artist Register
Arts Specifier
Fine Art America
Still Point Gallery

Publications and Collections

A Walk into Abstracts, May 2012
Artist Showcase, Spring 2012
Art Showcase, Fall 2009
Jackson Magazine, Summer 2007