About

Jane Hindmarch, born in Haverfordwest, Wales is a British contemporary artist based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and is known for her observational multidisciplinary art drawn from a close contemplation of the natural world.

Often painting ‘en plein air’, Hindmarch’s oeuvre becomes a conduit for an exploration of mood and emotion informed by observations of natural phenomena. Specialising in various artistic practices; painting, drawing, and metal sculptures – she blends the sensory essence of nature in her work.

She lives near Stamford with her husband Tom, their three wonderful daughters and an array of animals. Presently, her focus lies on honing her craft as an artist and producing a new solo show depicting the Arcadia Gardens, Sheffield – it will be exhibited across England in 2025. She works from her studio in Stamford, located at Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s St, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DL.

Artistic Practice:

Through her meticulous process of direct observation, she scrutinises the ephemeral changes taking place during the seasons, capturing the dynamic interplay of climate and the cyclical rhythm of nature. This engagement extends beyond surface-level observation, delving into the nuanced relationship between humanity and the environment; offering poignant reflections on the human condition.

In her artistic practice, nature becomes both muse and medium. Immersed in the elements – weather, light, colour, and sound – she finds solace and inspiration. Her work becomes a testament to the perpetual flux of growth, decay, energy, and dormancy that characterises the natural world, and echoes the ebb and flow of life itself.

Her artistic process is characterised by a profound reverence for the immediacy and authenticity of direct observation. Sketches and paintings executed outside serve as the foundation for her artistic vision, capturing the essence of personal perception interwoven with the rendering of the natural environment. Energetically charged brushstrokes are purposefully rigorous, simple and direct; capturing the essence of nature’s myriad moods.

Exploration of Nature:

She adeptly portrays the diverse atmospheres of nature, whether it’s conveyed through the brisk rush of wind amidst rolling hills, the soft hues of delicate snowdrops in early Spring, or the melancholy transition to Autumn highlighted by earthy shades creating the sensory experience of the gentle rustle of falling leaves. She juxtaposes the tranquillity with the tumultuousness that the natural world offers.

Against the backdrop of contemporary challenges such as the climate crisis and global unrest, her art breathes for equilibrium. She navigates the tension between despair and hope, seeking to reconcile the complexities of the human experience with the enduring reassurance found in the resilience of the natural world. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries through her evocative exploration of nature. She invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things and to find solace in the beauty and resilience of the world around us.

Educational Background and Collaborations:

Hindmarch’s educational background includes studies in Drawing, Painting and Printmaking at Cambridge College of Arts and Technology, Edinburgh College of Art, and Montpellier École des Beaux-Arts. She has spent many years teaching art in schools, and colleges in East Midlands, such as Teacher of Art and Acting Head of Art at Stamford School, Teacher of Art and Scenery Painting Residency at Casterton Business and Enterprise College and various Artists in Schools projects.

Benefiting from a collaboration graciously extended by The Traditional Co, Ironworks in Leicestershire, Hindmarch crafts sculptural pieces in steel at their fabrication workshop. Her collection of sculptures draws on the symbiotic relationship between her artistic mind and the raw material. The sinuous lines of her three-dimensional metal sculptures serve as an outlet for both therapeutic release and dynamic expression, mirroring the act of drawing and the immersive experience of the natural world. Through this exploration of form and expression of artistic vision, she evokes lightness, intensity, and energy, all while preserving the inherent simplicity of the sculpture.

Art Exhibitions Awards And Achievements

2024 Harley Open, painting selected exhibition, Harley Gallery, Worksop.

2024 July/August Awarded Runner Up Prize for painting. Sock Summer Open Exhibition. Loughborough.

2024 Invited to exhibit sculpture “Elipse” in mild steel at RHS Malvern Spring show as part of Tythorne Garden Design “Concrete 2.0” show garden.

2024 “Passing Through” Group exhibition at Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich with ArtCan East Anglia.

2024 “Illuminate” Group exhibition Stamford Arts Centre Gallery with ArtCan East Anglia.

2023 Dec - Jan 2024 “Whispers Of Warmth” Selected group exhibition Gallery AKA Cambridge.

2023 Oct 21-23 - UK New Artists x The MashUp Selected group exhibition “Artists In The Now” Lincoln. Curated by Jazz Swali. Funded by Arts Council England, Nottingham Trent University, University of Derby and University of Lincoln

2023 25 -28th May “Sanctuary” Group exhibition The Leper’s Chapel , Cambridge. ArtCan East Anglia women artists. Supported by Holly Bush/Women In Art Bursary

2023 April - 31st October “East To East” selected group exhibition at Houghton Hall, Norfolk with Contemporary and Country

2023 "Biodiversity" group online exhibition with Insecta Collective, Leicester.

 2023 Feb Awarded  Holly Bush/Women in Art Bursary for Group Exhibition with ArtCan East Anglian women artists

2022 Nov - January 2023 Solo Pop Up exhibition The Foyer, Stamford Arts Centre.

2022-23 work available through The Harley Gallery shop, Worksop, Hunters Interiors Of Stamford and 15 Collingwood, Northampton.

2022 “Legacy” Exhibition with ArtCan, sponsored by Suna Interior Design. 2 sculptures selected for exhibition ay the Crypt Gallery, Kings Cross London.

2022 Awarded the Welbeck Brewery Prize at the Harley Gallery Open, Welbeck Estate, Worksop.

2022 Painting selected for the Harley Gallery Biennial Open , Welbeck Estate, Worksop.

2022 May - Sept 2022 “Avant Gardeners” selected group exhibition at Houghton Hall, Norfolk with Contemporary and Country

2022 Feb - March “The Colour Of Nature” The Old Lock Up Gallery, Cromford, Derbyshire

2021 Selected to become a member of artists organisation ArtCan

2021 Sept - October “Autumn Collection” Online selected group exhibition with Contemporary and Country

2021 Awarded Highly Commended - Sock Summer Open, selected exhibition, Loughborough.

2021 May - June “Reflections on Landscape”, selected sculpture trail, Potton Hall, Suffolk

2021 May - Sept “Rock, Paper, Scissors” selected group exhibition at Houghton Hall with Contemporary and Country

2020 Online exhibition on my website “Drawing In The Autumn” Landscape Pastel Drawings

2020 Burton Swan Trail Public Art Event, selected event Burton Upon Trent

2020 April onwards. “Inside Out”, Unframed Miniatures. Coronavirus lockdown exhibition in the windows of Stamford Arts Centre Cafe.

2020 Invited to develop sculptural work in metal with fabrication company The Traditional Co, Leicestershire.

2019/20 Two paintings selected for Leicester Peoples Open 30 Exhibition Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

2019/20 Awarded Highly Commended SOCK Gallery Winter Open selected exhibition.

2019 SOCK Gallery Summer Open selected exhibition. Loughborough.

2019 Heltwate Special Needs School, Peterborough. Artist in Residence with Kombisketchtour 1 week residency.

2019 Vivacity Open selected exhibition, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.

2019 Harley Gallery Open selected exhibition, Welbeck, Worksop.

2018 Connections. Selected exhibition, The Maltings ,Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk.

2018 Heltwate Special Needs School, Peterborough. Artists residency, Kombisketchtour 1 week.

2018 Steel Rooms, Brigg. Featured Artist. Summer Open Exhibition.

2017 Prizewinner SOCK Winter Open selected exhibition, Loughborough.

2016/2017 Wildlife Trust BCN and Arts NK Drawing workshops with Kombisketch tour.

2017 “DRAW“ 2 artist exhibition, Kombisketchtour. The Yarrow Gallery Oundle

2015 Group Exhibition Hunters Interiors Of Stamford

2014 Attic Artists Group Exhibition Stamford Arts Centre

2012 “SHIFT” Group Exhibition The Yarrow Gallery, Oundle

Previous Art Teaching Experience

I spent many years teaching art in schools, colleges and in the community in the East Midlands area, These posts include Teacher of Art Stamford College, Teacher of Art and Acting Head Of Art, Stamford School, Stamford High School, Teacher of Art and Scenery Painting Residency Casterton Business and Enterprise College and various Artists In Schools projects.