Artworks by Jane Tilley

I adore wire as a medium and love its ability to free the drawn line from my sketchbook to create drawings in space. I'm inspired by a diverse range of subjects, from mundane everyday objects, to the beauty and patterns of the natural world, from the history of European fashion, to Japanese late 19th century wood block prints. My wire journey began when I was inspired by the late Alex Calder's quirky wire portraits, I loved the simplicity and expressiveness of the wire. I pinched a small pair of pliers from my partners tool box and gave it a go. 11 years later I'm still immersed in the world of wire and it's endless possibilities.  I'll only retire when my fingers stop being able to move and manipulate wire, when that sad day comes I'll be forced to look for another way to channel my creativity, but in the meantime I'm going to enjoy this journey while it lasts.