JAN HANDEL
37 Ocean Street
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW 2025
(02) 9328 0922
mcontemp.com
JAN HANDE
JAN HANDEL
ARTISTS STATEMENT
Having had a long-standing relationship with the
landscape as subject, my work has moved into
abstraction as a less restricting means of describing that
which we feel but can’t see. For me there is freedom in
separating and slipping from the real world.
Materials, process, the illusion of space, and the way in
which these can be manipulated to trigger the memory
of a place or experience form the basis of my practice.
The quest to find a visual language that is up to the task
is ongoing.
2015
Ascending (vortex) I,II,2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
diameter
50 cm diam
$990
Ascending (vortex) II, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
50 cm diameter
$990
Ascending (vortex) III, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
$990
Ascending (vortex) IV, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
50 cm diameter
$990
Ascending (vortex) V, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
50 cm diameter
$990
Rising I, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
20 cm diameter
$550
Rising II, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
20 cm diameter
$550
Rising IV, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
20 cm diameter
$550
Rising V, 2015
Oil, wax and acrylic on Perspex
20 cm diameter
$550
JAN HANDEL
Born Armidale, N.S.W.
Lives and works in Sydney, Australia.
EDUCATION
2013
2008
1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts, National Art School, Sydney
Diploma of Fine Arts, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank TAFE
Diploma of Visual Art, SCDA, Sydney
EXHIBITIONS
2015
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2011
2010
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
BANG, Spectrum Now Arts Festival, Pier 2 / 3, Walsh Bay, Sydney
Drawn Out, Art Est Gallery, Leichhardt
Selected Graduate Drawing Exhibition, National Art School
Saatchi and Saatchi Graduate Exhibition, National Art School
From Field to Folio, Xavier Art Space, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
The Vagina Dialogues, Library Stairwell Gallery, National Art School
Hell is Others, Library Stairwell Gallery, National Art School
Finalist, NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, NSW Parliament, Sydney
Plus One, Art Est, Leichhardt
PublicPictures,selectedfirstyearphotographs,NationalArtSchool
Finalist, St George Art Awards, Hurstville City Gallery
A Picture Show, Breathing Colours, Balmain
Finalist, Hunter’s Hill Art Prize, Hunter’s Hill
Finalist, Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Regional Gallery
Finalist, Hunter’s Hill Art Prize, Hunter’s Hill
For Art’s Sake, FRANS, Addison Road Gallery, Marrickville
Even A Stopped Clock Tells The Right Time Twice A Day, Hardware Gallery, Enmore
N x NW, Washhouse Gallery, Rozelle
Selected Online Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery
Finalist, Portia Geach Memorial Award, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney
Finalist, Mosman Art Prize, Mosman Regional Gallery
Journeys to... POSIE Group, Watch House Gallery, Balmain
MCAAA, See Street Gallery, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank
One Up, See Street Gallery, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank
SCDA Educator’s Exhibition, Spectrum Gallery, Sydney
PRIZES
2013
2005
2005
1997
1996
The John McCaughey Prize (for painting), National Art School, Sydney
Highly Commended, ‘One Up’ Exhibition, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank
First Year Drawing Prize, Sydney Gallery School, Meadowbank
Daler Rowney Award for Excellence in the Diploma of Visual Art, SCDA
SCDA Award for Excellence in Portfolio Presentation
WORK
2015
Educator, Art Est, Leichhardt, Sydney
2007
Educator, Sydney Design School, Crow’s Nest, Sydney
1999-07 Educator, International School of Colour and Design, Sydney
COLLECTIONS
Works are held in private collections in Australia, U.S.A and France
Contemporary is a gallery space that aims to create
a cross cultural conversation through showing and
supporting emerging and established artists from
around the world. We aim to foster a strong appreciation
in Australian audiences for a new generation of foreign and domestic artists
and to expose both novice and established collectors to these works.
By curating interactive exhibitions .M Contemporary aims to serve as a
platform that introduces all mediums of art ranging from traditional to
digital video art, interactive and immersive installations, showcasing the
skill, creativity and concepts of artists within these mediums from around
the world. .M Contemporary has a strong focus on supporting these artists
ongoing presence through regular exhibitions, complemented by industry
expert panel discussions, artist talks, social events and more.
Recognising the need for broader participation and exposure to art,
.M Contemporary is also opening up itself to schools, universities and other
parties as a platform for education where an appreciation for global and
local contemporary art is inspired and nourished.
37 Ocean Street
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW 2025
(02) 9328 0922
mcontemp.com