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Janette Sumner

Janette Sumner
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My work is heavily influenced by the coastlines around me, in particular, the tidelines that are left along the beaches by the retreating tides. I am captured by the transience of these spaces before they are taken away at high tide. From observed and recorded information my mixed media work captures their striking visual impact on the shifting sands.

I use mixed media processes as it lends itself well to the characteristics of tidelines, highlighting the shapes, colours and textures that are hidden within this fascinating microhabitat. I work building up a complex abstract surface with collage, paint and drawing before working in to them in order to 'excavate' my composition from the surface.  Often elements of the under surface still remain, offering a history to the work.

The coast has always held a great source of strength and freedom for me, so wandering and waiting for low tide to reveal these intricate structures has become something of a fascination, and a vital starting point for my work.
CV

2023/24 Mentoring Programme, Paintbox Art School, Cockenzie, Scotland.

2022/23 Professional Development Course, Paintbox Art School, Cockenzie, Scotland.

2021 The Composed Landscape Course, Paintbox Art School, Cockenzie, Scotland.

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Solo Exhibition:

1 April -1st June 2025
Whitekirk Hill, North Berwick, NB39 5PR

Group Exhibitions:

August 2025
Dalkeith Palace with VAS

2025
Eduardo Alessandro Studios
30 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland

2023, 2024, 2025
Torrance Gallery, Dundas Street, Edinburgh, Scotland

2024, 2024
Found Gallery, 84 High Street, Dunbar, Scotland
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2023, 2025
Dukes of West Barns, 5 Duke Street, West Barns, Dunbar, Scotland
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​2024, 2025
MacMillan Art Show, St John's, Princes Street , Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dec 2024
Society of Scottish Artists Annual Show,
30 x 30, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
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2024, 2025
Detail Gallery, Lochrin Place, Edinburgh, Scotland

2023, 2024, 2025
St Columba's Art Exhibition, Edinburgh, Scotland

2024, 2025
Edinburgh Art Fair with St Columba’s, Edinburgh


April 2024
‘Rhythm’, Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

June 2023
‘Elements’, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh.

September 2023
Art Walk Porty, Art in Shops & Cafes, Portobello, Edinburgh.



     
Baking in the Sun
  • Janette Sumner
  • Baking in the Sun
  • Mixed Media
Eroded Pockets
  • Janette Sumner
  • Eroded Pockets
  • Mixed Media
Baking in the Sun & Eroded Pockets
  • Janette Sumner
  • Baking in the Sun & Eroded Pockets
  • Mixed Media
‘Elements’, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
  • Janette Sumner
  • ‘Elements’, Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh
  • Mixed Media
‘Rythym’, Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
  • Janette Sumner
  • ‘Rythym’, Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
  • Mixed Media
Bobbins & Books
  • Janette Sumner
  • Bobbins & Books
  • Mixed Media
‘Tideline Orchestration’
  • Janette Sumner
  • ‘Tideline Orchestration’
  • Mixed Media
‘Cushions so Dense’
  • Janette Sumner
  • ‘Cushions so Dense’
  • Mixed Media

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