Janet Shrimpton
"My paintings take their inspiration from observations of the everyday and working from a photograph or drawing, develop into a semi-abstract image triggered by my imagination and a spontaneous play of mark-making with an emphasis on the textural qualities. The paint effects, markings and patterns in the gesso and scraping back layers to reveal different colours are all part of the process and guide the work as I don’t always have a clear idea of the outcome. I experiment using various mediums, including acrylic, varnish, oil and graphite on to gesso panels which lends itself to an interesting surface. I try to create something of the quality of ancient frescos and distressed walls which have a nostalgic and timeless effect." Janet Shrimpton
"Many thanks for the Janet Shrimpton painting we bought earlier today. It is home and looking resplendent –exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you."
Born in 1964 in Taplow, near Windsor, Royal Berkshire, Janet Shrimpton is rapidly building a reputation and market for her serenely delicate and atmospheric floral landscapes. In her words, “My flower and landscape paintings are inspired by eastern art with an interest in the surface quality created by using various mediums on gesso panels (similar to plaster and used for icon and fresco paintings). Initially working from a photograph or drawing, my paintings often develop into a semi-abstract image triggered by my imagination and a spontaneous play of mark-making. The paint effect and patterns in the gesso along with scraping back layers to reveal different colours are all part of the process and guide the work as the painting goes along. I try to create something of the quality of ancient frescos and distressed walls which have a nostalgic and timeless effect.”
Represented by Carina Haslam (CHA) since 2012, Janet has regularly sold out all her work at the Affordable Art Fairs in London and Bristol and is in high demand throughout the UK. CHA recently sold works by Janet at the Saatchi Gallery (Strarta Art Fair) to US collectors based in New York City, where Janet's work was recently exhibited and sold by Carina Haslam Art at Affordable Art Fair NYC. Janet was also listed as one of the top 20 standout artists at the Fair by Artnet website.
Education
Wimbledon School of Art (1998–2001)
Fine Art – Painting BA (Hons)
Berkshire School of Art & Design (1997–1998)
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies
Exhibitions
(since 2012 all with Carina Haslam Art)
2015
Affordable Art Fair (AAF) New York City
AAF London: Battersea
Chelsea Art Fair, London
2014
AAF New York City
AAF London: Battersea and Hampstead
Chelsea Art Fair, London
20/21 International Art Fair, Royal College of Art
Spring show, Carina Haslam Gallery
Oxford International Art Fair
2013
Cambridge Art Fair
Strarta Art Fair, SAATCHI Gallery
AAF Battersea and Hampstead Heath
Autumn show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Bristol
New Chelsea Art Fair,London
Spring show, Carina Haslam Gallery
2012
Winter show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Hampstead
Autumn show, Carina Haslam Gallery
AAF Bristol
2011
AAF Battersea, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Group show, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Container group show, Milwyn Casting, Leatherhead
2010
Artspace 2010, Barn Galleries, Henley on Thames
AAF Battersea, Sheridan Russell Gallery
AAF Battersea, Barn Galleries, Henley on Thames
AAF Brussels, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Sheridan Russell Gallery, 16 Crawford St, Baker St, London
2009
Spring show, Sheridan Russell Gallery
AAF, Sheridan Russell Gallery
2008
Birmingham Art Fair, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Modern Artists Gallery, Pangbourne, Reading
Take 5, Exhibition Centre, Henley-on-Thames
Summer show, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Artspace 2008, Barn Galleries, Henley-on-Thames
AAF, Sheridan Russell Gallery
AAF, Barn Galleries, London
2007
Take 5, Exhibition Centre, Henley-on-Thames
Chanly Gallery, 25A Holland Street, Kensington
Summer show, Sheridan Russell Gallery, London
AAF, Sheridan Russell Gallery
Modern Artists Gallery, Pangbourne, Reading
2006
5 Go Mad in Henley, again, Exhibition Centre, Henley-on-Thames
Chanly Gallery, 25A Holland Street, Kensington
Summer show, Sheridan Russell Gallery, London
Artspace 2006, Barn Galleries, Henley-on-Thames
AAF, Barn Galleries, London
AAF, The Sheridan Russell Gallery, London
Modern Artists Gallery, Pangbourne, Reading
Oliver Burns, St Albans
2005
Modern Artists Gallery, Pangbourne, Reading
5 Go Mad in Henley, Exhibition Centre, Henley-on-Thames
Artspace 2005, Barn Galleries, Henley-on-Thames
AAF, Barn Galleries, Battersea Park, London
Chanly Gallery, 25A Holland Street Kensington – solo show
2004
Christmas show, West End Art Gallery, Cheltenham
Christmas show, Modern Artists Gallery, Pangbourne, Reading
On-the-Wall Exhibition, Olympia, London
Ulterior Motif Gallery, 236 Munster Road, Fulham, London
Festival Gallery, Henley Festival, Barn Galleries, Henley-on-Thames
Artspace 2004, Barn Galleries, Henley-on-Thames
AAF, Rebecca Wordsworth Contemporary Art, Bristol
Chelsea Art Fair, Barn Galleries, Kings Road, London
AAF, Rebecca Wordsworth Contemporary Art, Battersea Park, London