Exhibiting Artist

A self-taught artist based in the Charlotte area, Janet’s journey as a maker began with experiments in clay. After taking a course in stained glass, she found herself fascinated by the texture of glass and the interplay of light on its surface, which led her to purchase a kiln and torch to start exploring this new medium. To this day, many of her pieces take inspiration from childhood walks in the woods of Roanoke, VA, where her great-grandmother would tell her names and uses of local flowers. These experiences portray a difinitive sense of place in Janet’s work, explored through a close lens on textures within the environment and architecture, featured through heightened color palettes that bridge realism and the abstract. “I’ve always had a passion for creating things,” says Janet, “whether it’s recipes in the kitchen, spreadsheets in the office, pottery from clay, or exquisite pieces from glass. As a self-taught artist, I encourage people to pick u pmy work and physically feel it, so that they too can be captivated by its textures as well as its visual appeal.