Cybernetic Humanoid Cyborg Artwork: Luminaries: Et Cetra Gallery, Hackney, London

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Jane Webb is an artist that is influenced by science fiction and fantasy. She has a series of cybernectic humanoids (cyborgs) and some alien casted glass work in an art exhibition from 26th July - 2nd August, entitled Luminaries.

Luminaries Venue:
Et Cetra Gallery
1a Darnley Road
Hackney
London E9 6QH

Price:
Free!

Nearest Rail Station:
Hackney Central

Timings:
Monday - Friday 12am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm.

Jane has been shortlisted a couple of times this year, of which, a list is below. She currently has some work entirled Cyborg DJ on display at the V&A Museum.

Even though Jane prefers to sculpture, she has taken time out to write about her work, explaining her love for creation, science fiction and the ‘not watching properly’ of fantasy and scifi movies.

She is influenced by a lot of science fiction and futuristic imagery from movies and other artists. The strangest thing is she doesn’t watch the movie and keep with the story line, she only watches for visual simulation. She gets too easily distracted by the props, costumes and effects, having a strong interest in mechanical and robotic imagery
going back to early days of the Metropolis movie.

More recently Jane has been working on cyborgs, which have been a strong influence on her work with a combination of lighting effects. United Artists collabarated with Massive Attack to produce an art installation called Volume, If you love the green coded lights on the Matrix, you’ll love this she says. Jane is also inspired by the works of the great H. R . Giger, as seen in the Alien films.

She works in many medias but prodemantly using glass, lighting, circuit boards and recycled computer components, most of which is found on the street. She strips down the components inside anything electrical, looking for interesting parts. Little know fact: the inside of a hair dryer makes a good cyborg eye. Then depending what she is working on, these get constructed with other media and extra wiring and some type of what she calls a wow factor, like lighting with a UV or a set of LEDs spinning on a fan in sequences.

Her glass work can range from her mirror light boxes with imagery, to fused glass. She did a series of an Alien embossed tile in glass and ceramics. This was a long process of mould making and experimenting in a kiln until the desired finished result was achieved. The black tile has been acid etched to give it more depth. If you love H. R. Giger’s work you will definitely love this. She often makes them for collectors on a commission basis.

The Luminaries show coming up is a joint show with artist and photographer John Williams.

Jane Webb is a glass and illumination artist using numerous Medias. This year Jane has been short listed for Pride in the House and Inspire by awards and currently has Cyborg DJ on display in the V&A Museum. Her more recent futuristic works of cybernetic humanoids sculptures and installations combine lighting, recycled computer and electronic components which are found littering our London streets.

These items are salvaged and transformed into cyborgs.

John Williams’ Info:
John Williams creates black and white photographic works in “free-form”. He does this by folding weaving, plaiting and even crushing light-sensitive papers into life size free standing and relief sculptures. Working in three dimensions allows him to exploit the normally forbidden spaces above and below the conventional darkroom focal plane.

Re-objectifying the subject into a physical structure that can be walked around and seen through, change expression as well as casting actual shadows.

Jane Webb’s Info:

Jane’s a specialist with mirrors, with her own unique technique which leaves stunning lighted imagery of a mirror by day and transforms at night into a powerful light feature for any space, which are also included in the show.

Born in London in 1974.

Lives and works in London.

Education:
2005-2006 Postgraduate Art & Design Glass & Fine Art at Central St Martins, London.
2004-2005 LOCN creative writing City & Islington.
2003-2004 BTEC Professional studies stained glass. City & Islington.
1999-2002 City & Guilds Furniture craft and design distinction. City & Islington college.
1999-2002 LOCN woodwork level 1,2,3 . City & Islington.
1997 City & Guilds mechanics Waltham Forest College.
1993 City & Guilds professional photography 8 distinctions. Elm Park College, Stanmore.
1993 City & Guilds Starting photography 8 distinctions. Elm Park College, Stanmore.
1992 A level Art painting Mandeville.
1992 A level Art & Design Mandeville.
1990 GCSE (O level) Art & Design Grade A. Mandeville Bucks.

Exhibitions:
2007 Group Show ‘Pride In The House’ Lauderdale House Highgate
2007 Group Show ‘Inspire By Awards’ Victoria & Albert Museum
2006 Group Exhibition ‘Directions’ at Lethaby Galley Central St Martins London.
2006 Group Exhibition ‘Fourteen Women’ Cochrane Theatre London W1.
2006 Group 2nd Exhibition ‘Fourteen’ Cochrane theatre London W1
2005 Solo Exhibition Blush stoke Newington
2004 Solo Exhibition Blush Stoke Newington
2003 Group Exhibition Islington Arts Factory
2000 Solo Exhibition Central station Walthamstow.
1999 Solo Exhibition Central station Walthamstow.

Achievements:
2007 Short listed for ‘Pride In The House’ at Lauderdale House, Highgate.
2007 1 piece of work on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum
2007 Short listed for Inspired By Award
2005 3 pieces of art on loan to Blush, Stoke Newington
2001 Short listed and exhibited at Future Design Awards Business Design Centre, Islington.
2000 Donated Art work for Breast cancer Auction, raised £1200
1988 Christmas Card Short Listed And Commercially Printed.

Press:
1999 Waltham Forest guardian ‘Artist Who Takes A Reflective View Of Art’ Interview And Article with photos of her mirror work.

Commissions:
Private commissions for UK, USA and Australian residents.