Jan Elmore
Jan Elmore of Red Horse Studio in Keswick, Virginia, builds mixed media, wall-mounted sculptures. Her work features native woods mounted on painted panels and typically incorporates additional materials including hammered and patinated copper, exotic woods, hand-painted papers, porcelain, aluminum, leather, fibers, and stucco. Jan’s sustainable approach means that many of the ingredients she uses are “scraps”—leftovers collected from other local artisans. From the smallest sliver of metal to the largest slab of wood, all materials are meticulously cut, sanded, hammered, oiled, stitched, 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.
Inspiration for new work comes from many sources—nature, world cultures, historic influences, the arts, life experiences, and often, from the materials themselves. Works in progress include free-standing and suspended sculptures.
Studio 7
North region
434-296-7906
