Jane Dugan
Eternal Voices: The Art of Janie Dugan as a Conduit for Nature, Humanity, and the Cosmos Janie Dugan’s artwork bursts forth from a place of profound intuition and vibrant purpose, harmoniously blending her unique vision with pressing themes of climate change, human rights, and an all-encompassing reverence for nature. As a self-taught artist, Janie embraces a deeply personal, almost mystical relationship with her work. Each stroke, color, and texture appears not as a random gesture but as part of a grand dialogue between the artist and the "eternal," a term she uses to describe the unseen source of her inspiration. Her paintings and drawings suggest an intense emotional undercurrent, creating a body of work that feels simultaneously spontaneous and intentional. In “DNA Human (Gay)” (2020), she tackles human identity and inclusivity with bold, graphic compositions, reminiscent of the Pop Art movement. Here, there’s a clear influence of artists like Keith Haring, whose works were similarly filled with themes of love, identity, and societal acceptance. Janie Dugan’s use of bright colors and stylized human forms creates a celebration of diversity and unity, particularly in LGBTQ+ identity. The shapes and symbols interweave with words like "Treble" and "Music," echoing the multi-dimensional nature of human experience and personal identity, creating a resonant piece that serves as both a celebration and a call for acceptance. (Quote Contemporary Art Collectors - partial review 2024)
DNA Gay, Acrylic, 16” x 20”, 2022
