Born: 1950
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Based in: Berkeley, California
Janine Brown has been a working artist all of her life. From an early age she began to wonder “What is this life? What is reality?” This led to a life-long habit of reading widely and to study of Asian art and philosophy. Her primary interest has been how to use these ideas every day to appreciate and enjoy the wonder of our existence. Working in her studio, walking, and tai chi are her daily practice. Hiking and camping throughout the western United States has provided deep inspiration from the natural world.
After graduation from the Art Practice Department of University of California, she has made her home and studio in Berkeley, California. Her work has been featured at the Berkeley Art Center and is represented by Kala Art Institute Gallery. It is in the collections of numerous hospitals, businesses, and individuals.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
spacious natural simplicity
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I am inspired by the ancient arts and calligraphy of East Asia, as well as by modern minimalists such as Agnes Martin and Robert Mangold.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Outdoors!
Education
University of California, Berkeley
United States of America, 1972
Exhibitions
Luminous Elsewheres
2023
Spinning Plates
2022
Art Kala
2022
Exhibition 2022
2022
Hidden Glimmerings, Artsy
2022
Codex Book Fair
2019
Selections from the SFMOMA Artists Gallery
2018
Fine Lines and Other Fictions
2017
Paper as Voice
2017
Berkeley Civic Center Art Exhibition
2015
Janine Brown & Lucy Traber
2006
Awards
Berkeley Art Center Exhibition Award
2016
Education
University of California, Berkeley
United States of America, 1972
Exhibitions
Luminous Elsewheres
2023
Spinning Plates
2022
Art Kala
2022
Exhibition 2022
2022
Hidden Glimmerings, Artsy
2022
Codex Book Fair
2019
Selections from the SFMOMA Artists Gallery
2018
Fine Lines and Other Fictions
2017
Paper as Voice
2017
Berkeley Civic Center Art Exhibition
2015
Janine Brown & Lucy Traber
2006
Awards
Berkeley Art Center Exhibition Award
2016
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