Jane Digby

For over 20 years I have been developing my own painterly language with oils. Imperfect, I don't seek realism, but rather a catalyst that will begin a dialogue between viewer, painting and artist. My artworks are a cultural dialogue that concerns larger contextual frameworks such as personal and cultural identity, family, community, nationality and a journey with my own physicality and spirituality.
I grasp at the momentary, sensory feelings of the portrait or scape I am painting. Painting that fleeting gesture, too beautiful to capture but irresistible. Just out of reach. My paintings are attempts at creating an illusion between reality and my chaotic headspace.

My paintings hang in homes around the world, exhibited in galleries in the UK, South Africa, USA, Switzerland and at the 12th Florence Art Biennale in 2019. For more view www.jjdigby.com


Portfolio:

A Palette of Possibilities

Paintings and personalities, how similar they are, starting as blank canvases both evolving with the mark making of life experiences. How we develop, through life's highs and lows, realigning as we grow, shaped by positives and negatives, soft and hard edges, thick and thin paint in the fluidity of living.
At times our paths are clear, at others it seems like a maze of options and uncertainties. The life of a painting, too, begins with inspiration, with a blast of guided intuition, then unforeseen factors come into play and the painting takes on a life of its own, unknown outcomes but exciting, exhilarating journeys.
Exploring life and life's experiences, these paintings continue to reflect my journey with life and creating with paint.

My Daughter “My Daughter”

My daughter, a palette of possibilities
Dimensions : 120cm (high) x 80cm(wide)
Medium : Oil on Canvas
Price: US$18000 (excl shipping)

The Matriarch “The Matriarch”

The Matriarch : Mama of Bhuli
Dimensions: 120cm x 80cm
Medium : oil on canvas
Price : US$1800 (excl shipping)

The Sculptor “The Sculptor”

Bob van Wyk, a sculptor
Dimensions : 120cm x 80cm
Medium : oil on canvas
Price : US$1800 (excl shipping)

Day Dreaming “Day Dreaming ”

Day Dreaming, times are changing
Dimensions : 120cm x 80cm
Medium: oil on canvas
Price : US$1800 (excl shipping)

Victoria in Copper “Victoria in Copper ”

Victoria in Copper
Dimensions: 120cm x 80cm
Medium: oil on canvas
Price: US$1800 (excl shipping)