Background and Inspiration British artist with Jamaican and Irish heritage, Janet Wallace is an acclaimed abstract artist celebrated for her bold and vibrant creations. Her work is a visual exploration of the human consciousness, drawing heavily on the intricate patterns of nature and the universe’s infinite wonders.
Artistic Philosophy For Janet, painting is more than an art form—it's a deeply personal journey used to navigate complex emotions and decipher the world’s mysteries. As an abstract expressionist, she believes in art's power to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought.
Creative Process Janet’s dynamic interplay of vivid colours and expressive gestures results in captivating artworks that transcend reality. Each movement she makes is imbued with intention, capturing the essence of her innermost thoughts and feelings.
Mission and Impact Driven by a desire to infuse the world with joy and vitality, Janet paints with purpose. Her bold use of colour and uninhibited creativity aims to enrich lives and ignite imaginations, making a lasting impression on all who encounter her work.
(See-Me/Commission for University of York/ April 2021)
Join the Journey Explore Janet’s visual explorations and experience the transformative power of her art.
ACCOLADES
Appointed Visual Creative Director for Sojourn Doncaster creating the book 'Empowering Women during Menopause - Voices of Doncaster Women', Doncaster, UK, 2022-24
Windrush 75th Anniversary Exhibitor, Danum Art gallery, library and museum, Doncaster, UK, 2023
Black History Month showcase, Danum Art gallery, library and museum in Doncaster, UK, 2023
Commissioned by University of York and Norman Rea Gallery, contributing to the permanent art collection as one of the pioneering Female Black mixed race artists on campus, York, UK, 2021 (artwork above, See-me, 2021, J Wallace)
EDUCATION
DARTS Participatory Traineeship, Doncaster, UK, February - April 2023
Studio - Paint your imagination, USA/online, 2022
Elite Abstract Program, France/online, 2021
Milan Art Institute, USA/online, 2021
Open University, Cert H.E in Design and Innovation, UK, June 2018
Leeds College of Music, Music Industry Program, Sound and Music Mixing, DJ Improvers, Cubase Beginner Program, Sound Recording, Leeds, UK, 2005
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LIVE PERFORMANCES
'ART SOCIAL performance', DANUM Gallery, library and museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, UK, February 2025
'Free Courage' Live performance, Solo exhibition and residency, Artbomb, Hallgate, Doncaster, UK, May 2024
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
'Free Courage' Solo exhibition, Artbomb, Hallgate, Doncaster, UK, May 2024
'Blueprint' Debut Solo exhibition, D31 Art Gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, January 2023
PUBLIC SPEAKING
'Celebrating Artist of Colour' Q&A Panel discussion, University of York, York, UK, 2022
'Petcha Kucha' Artist discussion, CAST, Doncaster, UK, 2022
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
'Artbomb Futures', Unitarian Church, Doncaster, UK, 2024
'Windrush 75th Anniversary' exhibition, Doncaster Art gallery and Museum, Doncaster, UK, 2023
'International Women's Day', Epic, Doncaster, UK, 2023
'Symbiosis - Living with Water', Rotherham Market, FLUX Rotherham, Rotherham, UK, 2023
'Beyond the Obvious 2', YVAN, Fargate, Sheffield, UK, 2023
'City Screen Picture House', York city centre, York, UK, 2023
'Winter exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Silver street, Doncaster, 2022
'Celebrating Artists of colour', Institute of Arts and Humanities, University of York, York, UK, 2022
'Autumn exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Silver street, Doncaster, UK, 2022
'Beyond the Obvious 2' Publication launch, YVAN, Sheffield Hallam Institute of Arts, Sheffield, UK, 2022
'RE/CONSTRUCT' Doncaster art gallery, museum and library, Doncaster, UK, June 2022
Summer exhibition 'Togetherness', D31 Art gallery, Silver street, Doncaster, UK, 2022
'Symbiosis - Living with Water', Artbomb, Hallgate, Doncaster, UK, 2022
'Spring exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2022
'Winter exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK 2021
'Winter exhibition', The Gallery Gate, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2021
'Autumn exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, 2021
'Autumn exhibition', The Gallery Gate, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2021
Summer exhibition 'Togetherness', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2021
'Summer exhibition' The Gallery Gate, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2021
'Celebrating Artists of colour' exhibition, Norman Rea Gallery, University of York, York, UK, 2021
'Spring exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2021
'Winter exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2020
'Autumn exhibition', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2020
Summer exhibition 'Togetherness', D31 Art gallery, Scot lane, Doncaster, UK, 2020