Jeanette barnes born
Jeanette Barnes was born in Lancashire in She studied for BA Hons Fine Art Liverpool Polytechnic , post-graduate painting Royal Academy Schools....
Jeanette Barnes, known for her urban sketching, was awarded the Henry Moore Scholarship in and , the Richard Ford Spanish Scholarship in and was the Jerwood Drawing prize winner.
Jeanette Barnes’ practice engages with the constant development within the urban environment, fascinated by the way vast architectural projects are changing the nature and demography of given areas. Many of Barnes’ sketches are made outside, then built up to large pieces through trial and error in her studio.
These drawings are not about one single moment, but a combination of ideas and experiences, bringing together the most interesting aspects from different sketches to create the final piece.
Much of Barnes’ recent work has centred around the developments within the city of London, seeking to explore the relationship between these built environments and those who inhabit them.
The resulting drawings are very large in size, allowing the viewer to enter the drawing as a physical presence, becoming involved and generating a sense of energy and excitement which is representative of being part of the city.
Tower, Jeanette Barnes | 10 Prints by 10 Artists, Anise Gallery,
