About Artist Roseanne Jones
I was born in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, 1978. My inspiration comes from alternative sub-cultures, fashion & decorative art. Over the past 21 years I have worked with a variety of mediums & materials including; painted paper cut-outs, fabric collages, abstract expressionism paintings and now photo encaustic using my original black and white Christchurch Photography.
I am currently in my second year of a Bachelor of Design degree in Photography at ARA in Christchurch.
Fine Art Career So Far 1996 - 2017
21 years of creative evolving!
1996 is when my journey began creating art full-time, as far back as I can remember I have always done art. As a child I use to enter all the coloring in competitions & won most of them. I loved Disney characters and use to draw Donald duck. Art was my best subject at school and it was all I was ever interested in. I believe I was born to be an artist and I have dedicated my life to it. I am a strong supporter of other visual artists also and have recently started my own art collection. If you are an artist and maybe interested in doing a trade, I would love to hear from you! I love all types of visual art.
Sit back with a cuppa and read through my creative progress as a practicing visual artist from where it all began to where I am today.
Kiwiana Paper Cut-Outs 1996 - 1998
I started my art career creating paper collage, cut-out works. My method was drawing the image, painting with acrylic paints on the reverse side then cutting out once dry and gluing selected in shaded pieces on to a black piece of paper. I created stylized landscapes, wildlife designs, geometrical abstract and koru designs. I used fluro and vibrant acrylic paint & glue sticks to glue the work together. Later on these designs became best selling print designs I sold on Gift Cards and as Framed Prints.
Abstract Canvas Cut-Outs 1999 - 2000
Looking for a change from paper, I moved on to canvas. I started with the same technique then I started layering the canvas and building up more texture. I liked to use gold and other metallic colour paints in these works. I started added nylon thread and pieces of fabric for added texture when plain canvas turned a little boring. The canvas cut-out were glued onto a canvas support for presentation and selling.
Abstract Fashion Collages 2001 - 2011
After working sometimes with fabric on the canvas collages, I started taking a keen interest in fabric. My first fabric collage was inspired by Art Deco, it was silver, black & white diamond checkers. Not to long after creating my first fabric work I took an interest in alternative sub cultures and their fashion styles such as Gothic, Lolita, Punk and the Biker Scene. I decided I would sacrifice my old leather biker jacket to make an abstract collage, it turned out to be the start and inspiration of works to come. I then created a few Gothic styled collages using a layered effect with lace & velvet and sometimes mixing with black acrylic paint. Moving onto Gothic Lolita I added lace and frills. Having explored the Gothic theme I decided to create some Punk Rock Abstract works, these works were great to work on, I added plaid, studs, digital print transfers, safety pins, zips and leather.
Digital Photography 2001 - 2012
After starting computer art I bought a digital camera. Once I started taking photos, mainly landscapes I realized I had a natural ability to capture a great composition. I love trees, pathways, park benches and architecture. I am lucky to have been born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. The scenery is gorgeous! A majority of my photography is b&w as I like to just focus on the composition of the shot. Black & white also works into the Gothic feel and solitude I like to capture.
Digital Collage Art 2001 - 2012
During the time creating the fabric collages I was also designing graphics on the computer. My digital art is created from the same inspiration as the fabric collages - youth subculture fashion & style. Cartoon skulls, love hearts & stars + crosses, bats & typography are the main subject matter. My digital art is available to purchase as fine art print collections through this website + via POD sites for a wide range of fashion accessories & clothing.
Abstract Expressionism Paintings 2008 - 2012
Wanting a break from messing around with gluing fabric, I decided to paint on canvas supports - just paint no cut-outs of canvas or fabric glued on. Always being more of a abstract artist, I decided to work on this subject. I wanted my work to be more meaningful though not just decorative so I decided to add some words and not just any words, words that meant something to me and maybe others. My style and inner voice is – Text Expressionism, a form of Abstract Expressionism. I use my own personal hand writing, creating a contemporary, modern feel. My contrasts include textured / smooth, controlled / loose, light / dark. I use a limited color palette 2 – 3 in each piece. I use a range of painting tools including a palette knife, different size paint brushes, rollers & occasionally I get stuck in with my hands, there’s nothing like feeling like a child again!
Photography 2012 - present
I like creating black and white photographs of my home city Christchurch, New Zealand. My images have a strong sense of line and form using shadows and reflections where possible. I use interesting angles and viewpoints to get a unique perspective on life’s different subjects.
Photo Encaustic 2016 - present
I have been exploring Encaustic Photography for the past nine months. Encaustic gives my photography an added element of depth and texture. I use a combination of my photography, encaustic medium, cold wax and oil paint. I create detail by engraving into the wax using sculptors tools; this inscribed detail enables the oil paint to set into the wax and adds contrast to the work.
Artist in Residence Positions
1998
Shirley Intermediate School. Part-time - twelve months
2001
OSCAR Network. Full time - six months
Art Exhibitions 1998 - Present
1998
End of residency Art Exhibition. Shirley Intermediate
Christchurch, New Zealand
1999
Fifteen – Group Art Exhibition, Space Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
2000
Seascape - Solo Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
Wildlife - Solo Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
Romance on Canvas, Celebrity Art Auction.
The Arts Centre of Christchurch
2001
Illumination – Group Art Exhibition. Creation
Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstraction Art Exhibition. Group Art Exhibition. Cloisters Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
End of residency Art Exhibition - Group Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
Mixed Media - Group Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
2002
Diversity – Group Art Exhibition. Eastside Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
2004
Rebel - Solo Exhibition. Art Works, Christchurch Arts Centre
Mixed Media - Solo Exhibition. Dux de Lux
Christchurch, New Zealand
Jubilee – Group Art Exhibition. COCA
Christchurch, New Zealand
2005
Gothic Punk - Group Art Exhibition. Creation
Christchurch, New Zealand
2006
Gothic Punk - Group Art Exhibition. Our City
Christchurch, New Zealand
2007
Gothic Punk - Group Art Exhibition. Our City
Christchurch, New Zealand
2008
Gothic Punk - Group Art Exhibition. Our City
Christchurch, New Zealand
2009
Self-Expression - Solo Art Exhibition. The Art Department
Christchurch, New Zealand
2011
Femme d'art - Group Art Exhibition. Artrium Gallery.
Wellington, New Zealand
2013
Endogenous - Group Art Exhibition. Nature: Art + Design.
Auckland, New Zealand
2016
Mixed Media - Group Art Exhibition
Christchurch, New Zealand
The League of Super Artists - Group Art Exhibition. Oxford Street Art Gallery
Christchurch, New Zealand
2017
ROUND - Group Art Exhibition. Art On Tyne Gallery (First showing of Photo Encaustic work)
Oamaru, New Zealand
Press & Published Work
Emo Punk Skull, Emo Skull Princess & Skull Patch by artist Roseanne Jones appeared on the set of the HBO T.V. Series "Hung" Episode 5 , series 2.
Awards
Winner of the 2016 Canon Eyecon competition, NZ Tertiary category,
(set of three “Living Room Pathway” Photographs)
Press
View winning entry
Winner of the 2017 Epson/NZIPP Iris Awards, NZ Student Photographer of the Year.
* Silver Award in the Student Category (Claustrophobia)
* Gold Award in the Student Category (Living Room Pathway - image 2 of 3)
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