“With a Chinese Brush” - Paintings by Jane Evans

An exhibition showcases the East Asian brushwork of Jane Evans

New exhibition opening soon in June 2022!

We are pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibition of Jane Evans, one of the most influential artists of Chinese brush painting in the U.K.

Many of Jane’s works linger on vivid landscapes and animal subjects, using a fusion of Eastern and Western styles. Using gorgeously evocative Chinese brushwork techniques, Jane captures the spirit of landscapes both familiar and distant. Our upcoming exhibition features nine of her original works, alongside prints for sale both in the shop and online. These are now available in the art store section of our online shop. In April 2022, we visited Jane’s studio to find out more of her process and inspiration, and our interview together can be found here. More of Jane’s work can be found on her website, and she will also be taking part in Cambridge Open Studios in July 2022.

Jane studied Chinese Brush Painting at the Chinese Artists’ Guild and the Philippine Chinese Art Center in the Philippines, studying with Chen Bingsun, Hau Chiok and Sy Chiu Hua. After returning to Britain, Jane continued to develop her painting, exploring the versatility of Chinese techniques and materials by using them in adventurous ways. Drawing on Eastern and Western ideas about light, space and perspective, she has evolved a highly original style, creating colourful abstracted paintings that combine both aesthetic traditions. Jane has held successful one-woman exhibitions and taken part in group shows. She undertakes commissions and runs courses and workshops in Britain and abroad. She is also Honorary Co-president of the Chinese Brush Painters Society.

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Exhibition open 1st-14th June 2022

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs 12-5pm

Address: Cam Rivers Arts, 33 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QY