I am an artist using natural and found materials, which I collect on daily walks in the ancient woodland near my home in Derbyshire. I gather the materials that catch my eye such as thorns, bark, seeds, feathers and acorn cups. These materials are often overlooked, trodden on and discarded despite the wealth of colour, pattern and texture they offer. The irregularities, tiny imperfections and random twists and turns make each item unique.

These ‘natural treasures’ are then hand-stitched, tied, woven and intricately assembled into vessels, sculptures and collage in my Derbyshire studio. 

I graduated from the University of Derby on the Crafts BA course in 2011, with first class honours and received the University Purchase Award. I now exhibit my work in galleries, craft events and exhibitions and have work available for sale or to order as a commission.

I gain great inspiration from visual culture, museums and collections, regularly spending my days at wonderful places such as the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford; the Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Stoneywell NT in Leicestershire; Compton Verney, Warwickshire; Kettles Yard, Cambridge and the British Museum, London.

PRODUCTS

Jane Bevan was recently featured in a 3 page article in
Country Life magazine written by Natasha Goodfellow.
Please click link below to read in full.

www.countrylife.co.uk

Nov 8 2023

Upcoming events

Progression

A showcase exhibition of the best in British sustainable craft that seeks to inform and inspire, whilst highlighting sustainability progress rather than perfection, placing a spotlight on slow making, natural materials, ethical sourcing, recycling, and repurposing.

22nd January-  13th April 2024

Platform Gallery
Station Road
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2JT

An exhibition opportunity given as an award at the Greater Northern Contemporary Craft Fair