I spent the first eight years of my life in Japan, a land whose culture is rich with golden objects, pearls and shells from the sea, finely lacquered boxes, woven brocade fabrics.
Those early images provided lasting influences. My work is an exploration of textures and shapes, enamel and metal finishes, shiny and dull surfaces, solid and see-through forms.
By placing opposites next to each other, an energy and tension develops. There is a tactile quality to the elements that invite the viewer to respond, to touch, to fondle.
Jan is the enameling teacher at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Texas, and a Masters of Fine Arts candidate at the University of Houston. Her work is widely exhibited and collected.
Jan may be reached at jannyh@swbell.net, or www.janharrel.com
Photos by Jack Zilker. All images © of the artist. All rights reserved.
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