Janine Partington

Communicating through mark-making is at the core of my practice. I am constantly working towards a clarified, distinctive visual language through experimentation with marks, composition and colour, playing with form, layering and scale. Through the carving and painting of leathers I create works that speak to bigger issues on a very personal and intimate level. By remaining true to these narratives I create an authentic and unique voice that can be seen in the themes of the work I am creating. In my ‘Marking Time’ collections 2019 and 2020 I explored 2 and 3D forms that communicated the emotions relating to, and stories about, my father, his Alzheimer’s and me. Linked themes include memory loss, fragmentation, loss of identity and isolation.