The Absence Series
A self-described "Paradox with a Paintbrush", Jayne's Absence Series aims to express what words sometimes cannot, to show the presence of something whilst also highlighting the lack of or need for something.
Working in oils based on her photography, in this series Jayne explores figurative scenes. There is both a permanency and a temporality to Jayne's work that capture the fleeting moments and emotions of her subjects. The idea of catching a temporary emotion in a permanent and lasting way is intrinsic to her practice.
"We all experience a range of emotions, and we have no idea what other people are going through, or thinking. It’s so important to me to capture that because I know that something in the image whether it's a facial expression, a mood or just the essence of the image, something will speak to the viewer and might evoke an emotion that we both connect to."
