About Jann Hill
Always fascinated by the intricate patterns and designs of nature, my current work explores Australian native plants in their natural bush settings, underpinned by a concern for the environment and replenishing what the modern human footprint has destroyed. I portray the forms and shapes of indigenous plants in their organic state, alongside elements of human-made construction.
My creative process mirrors the process of garden rewilding – using free-flowing untamed paint and textures, overlaid with deliberately geometric and precise collage pieces, that replicate the interplay between natural and built environments.
Trained in traditional methods, I soon found that I wanted to break rules and experiment. My work evolved into a process of continual experimentation and discovery. Watercolour is my medium of choice. I splash and pour paint, often using granulating colours as a base to create textured layers, and experiment with different techniques for other textural effects. Both prepared and repurposed watercolours are used for collage, weaving and paper sculptures.
For many years I considered myself a hobbyist, juggling my creative work around a busy non-arts career and family. These days I‘m fortunate to be able to dedicate time to my art, alongside my love of working in my natural bush garden, cultivating indigenous plants, and continuously learning from volunteer work with the local indigenous nursery. Creative inspiration indeed!