Jan Elmore
Jan Elmore of Red Horse Studio in Keswick, Virginia, builds mixed media, wall-mounted sculptures. Her work features native woods fixed to painted canvases and panels, and often incorporates a selection of hammered and patinated copper, exotic woods, hand-painted paper, porcelain, aluminum, leather, fibers, and stucco.
Jan’s sustainable approach means that many of the ingredients she uses might be considered “scraps”—leftovers salvaged from other local artisans. From the smallest sliver of metal to the largest slab of wood, all materials are meticulously cut, sanded, hammered, oiled, and painted by hand.
The resulting designs highlight the materials as the stars of each creation, but also feature color, texture, and composition in supporting roles.
Studies of the natural world, global history, and the creative and industrial arts provide inspiration for new compositions—but it’s often the inherent beauty of each piece of wood that drives concepts and sparks design ideas. Additional materials are selected to complement the woods and help convey messages of respect and harmony across a spectrum of cultural traditions.
Studio 6
North cluster
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