Janet Werner: Sticky Pictures

Sticky Pictures is a captivating exhibition that explores the evolving work of Montreal-based artist Janet Werner. Through her collage-like composite figures, Werner examines and celebrates the complexities of beauty, gender, psychology, and emotion, revealing the conditions of perception and looking as pathways to understanding the intensity of the world. Her unique combination of abstraction, fictional portraiture, and the rich history of painting has been featured in international solo exhibitions and is held in prestigious collections worldwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing

Sticky Pictures is a captivating exhibition that delves into the dynamic and ever-evolving artistic journey of Montreal-based artist Janet Werner. Through her captivating paintings, Werner skillfully weaves together a constellation of spatial and figurative explorations, drawing inspiration from fashion magazines and art history to create intricate collage-like composite figures that effortlessly transcend the boundaries of beauty, gender, psychology, and emotion.

Werner's painterly techniques are both unsettling and seductive, inviting viewers to explore the intricate nuances of perception and introspection. By employing abstraction, fictional portraiture, and the rich tapestry of painting's history, she creates a unique visual language that invites us to contemplate the intensity of the world around us.

The exhibition features an insightful interview with the artist, providing valuable insights into her creative process and the influences that shape her work. Additionally, texts by art and media historians shed light on the historical context and significance of Werner's artistic practice, further enriching our understanding of her artistic vision.

Janet Werner's work has garnered international recognition, with her solo exhibitions showcased in prestigious venues from New York to Los Angeles and as far as Cape Town. Her artistic achievements have been celebrated through prestigious exhibitions such as the Prague Biennale in 2003, and her work is held in esteemed collections worldwide, including the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Musée dart contemporain in Montreal, The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, the University of Lethbridge, Owens Art Gallery in Sackville, the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina, and the McEvoy Foundation for the Arts in San Francisco.

Werner's artistic journey is a testament to her dedication and passion for the arts. She resides and works in Montreal, continuously pushing the boundaries of her creativity and inspiring audiences with her thought-provoking and visually stunning artwork. Sticky Pictures is a must-see exhibition for art enthusiasts and anyone seeking to explore the rich tapestry of contemporary art.

Weight: 1614g
Dimension: 252 x 302 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773272023