I graduated in Fashion and Textiles at Winchester School of Art before moving to London. My involvement in the Fashion/Textile industry has been varied, ranging from running my own design company and a stall at Camden market, to designing collections for companies such as BOY, NO!YES? Clones and Artificial eye, in the 80’s and early 90’s. Since 1994 I have been Head of Fashion and Textiles on the Foundation Course at University College for the Creative Arts. (formerly Kent Institute of Art and Design) My current work. I have a curious mind that searches into, and appreciates the corners of life that others may find ugly and grotesque. I enjoy living in a world that challenges our perceptions and verges on the macabre. I need to be challenged by the twists of nature, the strangest of things and the extraordinary. I am fascinated by museums that contain specimens of natural history, especially late Victorian taxidermy when there was a trend for anthropomorphic taxidermy and Wunderkammer. Making connections with the Cabinet of curiosities and the work of Walter Potter amongst others. Since then I have developed a desire to create work that deals with the complex issues surrounding mans relationship with death and animals. I do not view a dead animal as disgusting or offensive even though perhaps the average thinker does. I appreciate the wonder and beauty of the natural world in both life and death. My work is among other things an attempt to transform the “ dirty creatures” into strangely beautiful museum pieces. I have become a cosmetic taxidermist playing with both seduction and repulsion.” I like to work with the animals that are un-mounted, half prepared and seem most dead. I am particularly drawn to the reject animals. Elements of my work and ideas can also be linked to an interest in how certain cultures deal with death. Sentimental remembrances, shrines, mummification and preservation of remains. Jane
Exhibitions:- recent IN THE LOOP Maidstone Museum, Kent Dec 2007 OUTRAILS University College for the Creative Arts Maidstone ,Kent Nov 2007 OBSESSION Sartorial Contemporary Gallery Kensington ,London Oct 2006. Bonne Bouche Collection. Pieces are currently available from the following authorised outlets. LABOUR OF LOVE 193 Upper St Isllington LONDON N1 1RQ 020 7353 9333 LUNA and CURIOUS 198 Brick lane LONDON E1 07977440212 FELIX SPICER &CAROLINE GROVES 37 Chiltern St Marylebone LONDON W1U 7PU 020 7486 8909 SUPERSWEET. View the Art gallery section at the Online Digital magazine My favorite links www.labour-of-love.co.uk www.lunaandcurious.com www.felixspicer.co.uk www.supersweet.org www.acaseofcuriosities.com  www.christopherlinney.com www.customcreaturetaxidermy.com www.headsandtails.co.uk www.charlottecory.com http://www.labour-of-love.co.ukhttp://www.lunaandcurious.comhttp://www.felixspicer.co.ukhttp://www.supersweet.orghttp://www.acaseofcuriosities.com/http://www.christopherlinney.comhttp://www.customcreaturetaxidermy.comhttp://www.headsandtails.co.ukhttp://www.charlottecory.comshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2shapeimage_4_link_3shapeimage_4_link_4shapeimage_4_link_5shapeimage_4_link_6shapeimage_4_link_7shapeimage_4_link_8