Janna Pameijer
Janna Pameijer
Janna has been a full-time sculptor since completing a Diploma of Fine Arts in 1978 at Warrnambool CAE Victoria where she was awarded Special Recognition for a Scholarship. Since then she has perfected her method of clay slab construction using the subject matter such as animal studies from domestic to wildlife and figurative portraits.
Through her involvement in wildlife art Janna co-foundered the Queensland Wildlife Artist Society during 1981 and spent many years in an executive capacity, and was awarded life membership.
The human form has inspired Janna. These were portraits and figure studies in clay and in bronze.
1990 Janna become involved in community artwork on the UFO project with Hands on Art, Brisbane. This project involved members of the Lutwyche community participating in the making of a wall mural in fired clay, which is now mounted at the Lutwyche shopping centre.
In 2000, to commemorate Federation, Janna was invited to oversee a 2 week community group workshop in Charters Towers to build a series of life size figures, chosen characters of the area during the time of Federation.
In 2001 Janna worked with members of the Maleny community preparing 5 large images in decorative clay tiles which have been incorporated in the pavement outside the Community Centre in Maple Street.
In the years from 2000 to 2005, Janna worked on her biggest project yet which was building a stone house where she and her husband now reside.
2003 – 2004 Janna has completed commissions for shopping centre complexes in NSW. In of these projects involved making a pair of life size dolphins for a fountain garden. The dolphins were completed in cast aluminium. Other works were cast in steel.
2006 Janna has been involved with design development for the street scape sculptures in Maleny.
2008 Janna completed a public sculpture in steel for Port Stephens Council as a feature for a newly constructed roundabout at Nelson Bay.
2009 Work in Progress for a public sculpture for Sunshine Coast Council, to be sited in Maleny.
Workshops
The essence of Janna’s workshops has been to encourage participants to explore the wonderful medium of clay and to develop the individual’s artistic attributes and where relevant, inviting them to explore ideas associated with their cultural background.
Janna has been conducting workshops for more than 25 years. She teaches regularly both from her studio and in numerous centres throughout Queensland, interstate and internationally. These include workshops with the McGregor Summer School at the University of South East Qld, Society of Sculptors Queensland, Queensland Potters Association and over 25 different community groups and schools throughout Australia.
2007 Janna conducted her first Workshop/tour to Italy.
Janna will be holding one workshop during the festival.
Clay Sculpture (Code JP6) All levels
DESCRIPTION
This workshop is suitable for those who are keen to make forms in clay whether you are a beginner or have some experience. During the three days you are guided through step-by-step, building up a sculpture of your own choice.
TIME AND PLACE:
July 22 to July 24 (3 days), 8.30am to 4pm,
Studio S1, Community Arts Centre.
WORKSHOP FEE:
$225.00
ART MATERIALS LIST:
