- Jane Dorner
- Work
| Jane is a ‘career-change artist’, who came to glass after nearly 40 years in publishing, having recently completed an MA in 3D glass. She has published 21 books and written extensively on a variety of subjects from glass, poetry and music to computer software. More recently, Jane has helped to design websites for artists and small societies.
Her artistic technique focuses on the painterly qualities of pâte de verre and she sometimes encases her fragile pieces within blown glass forms, which lend them a greater robustness. Jane frequently creates swirling colours in her artworks, which range from small scale jewellery to large scale architectural projects. Qualifications 2006-08 MA in 3DD (Glass) at the University College for the Creative Arts 2005-06 Higher National Certificate in Glass at Westminster Adult Education Services 2004-05 OCNWM Diploma in the Techniques and Technology of Glass at the International Glass Centre (IGC) in Brierley Hill 1966-7 Diploma in Art History, Courtauld Institute of Art 1963-6 BA Hons in English and Philosophy, Bristol University Awards 2010 - Shortlisted for the Award for Best Use of Visual Art in Healthcare - Elected as a Brother of the ArtWorkers’ Guild 2008 - Commended in the Stevens Competition for Architectural Glass awarded by The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Glass Painters 2006 - Winner of the V&A Glass Department Award for the ‘Inspired by…’ competition for part-time adult learners 2005 - Winner of the John Davies Memorial Award for best progress in decorated glass at the IGC 1965 - First prize for jewellery in an art exhibition at Bristol University, awarded by Lynn Chadwick Selected Exhibitions 2011 'Living with Glass', Vessel Gallery, Kensington May Oxford Arts Weeks ‘Heavenly Scent’, London: Glass Art Gallery 2010 ‘Glas ... en Zo’, Eastern Netherlands: De Aventurijn Kunstbemiddeling 'International Festival of Glass', Stourbridge: Dial Gallery 'SOFA' (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art), New York: Park Lane Armoury. ZeST Gallery, London Eastern Netherlands: De Aventurijn Kunstbemiddeling ‘Heavenly Scent’, London: Glass Art Gallery 2009 'CHASE' Charity Mixed Media Exhibition & Auction, London: Royal College of Art ‘Reciclamadrid project’, Madrid: Centro Comercial ModaShopping ‘Art London’, London: Chelsea Hospital ‘Painting in Light’ Solo show, London: Zest Gallery, London 'Crafts of Catalonia', Barcelona: Fundació Centre del Vidre ‘Same Difference’, Corning, New York: Cedar Arts Centre 'SOFA' (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art), New York: Park Lane Armoury. ZeST Gallery, London ‘Glass Echoes’ London: The Crypt, St Pancras Church 2008 ‘Glass Wear, ZeST Gallery ‘Reflection in Action’, MA Interim Show (UCCA at Farnham) 2007 ‘BoneScape and other works’ Solo show (the Shed-and-a-Half Gallery, Shoreditch) ‘Glass Echoes’ Exhibition by emerging glass artists (The Crypt, St Pancras Church) 2006 ‘Crash Cool’ Student show (the gallery at Morley College) ‘Inspired by…’ (V&A) ‘Part i’ – five engraved items for a student show (the gallery at Morley College) 2005 ‘Scene Through Glass’ (Red House Cone – installation as part of the Stourbridge Festival of Performing Arts) ‘First Gather’ IGC student show (Himley Hall, Dudley College) 1973 'The Craftsman's Art', (Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Crafts Advisory Committee). Public Art Commissions - 3 sculpture projects for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital; mixed media - A pair of gates for a school in Sheffield; glass and steel - ‘Spinal Accord’, 4.8 x 2.3 metres, glass and stainless steel sculpture at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Bolsover Street main reception desk; additional photographic giclée prints of glass details in lift lobbies and consulting rooms - ‘Ampersand River’, 2.5 x 1.15 metres, Copyright Licensing Agency reception |