Biography
Jane Locke (b. 1980 Dublin) has degrees in Analytical Science (DCU, 2001), Visual Arts Practice (IADT, 2007), a Masters in Fine Art (NCAD, 2014) and over twenty years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Recent large scale projects include; ‘ConsumerFarmer’ as part of ‘A Growing Enquiry’ at the RHA (2022), ‘Tales from a Green Post Box’ commissioned by The Lab (DCC) (2016) and illustrated guided tours of the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin with accompanying guidebook ‘A Fascinating Guide to the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin' (2016). She has delivered talks at a number of academic institutions including at The National PhD Symposium, NCAD, Dublin and at IMMA. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally and has been acquired by private collections and the OPW.
Upcoming work: “The Lighthouse at Ballyfermot” (2022) commissioned by Dublin City Council and the RHA for Ballyfermot Library.
Artist’s Statement
Jane Locke is an artist, scientist and independent researcher whose practice is predominantly expressed through drawing and performative talks. Her work often finds itself wondering at the role of institutions in the creation of truth, the dissemination of knowledge and the awarding of credibility. These research led projects culminate in works which fuse historical and scientific facts with almost imperceptible fictions, creating a space of uncertainty where the real is simultaneously amplified and undermined.
In short, I tell the most beautiful lies.
Major Projects/Residencies
In Progress: ‘ConsumerFarmer’ as part of [TBA] at Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin 2. (Planned for November 2020)
‘Tales from a Green Post Box’ at The Lab, Foley Street, Dublin. (September 2016) an installation and talk on the history of the postal system in Dublin and how it was impacted by the 1916 rising. Commissioned by The Lab (DCC) and funded by the Arts Council, it was also shown as part of RHA Futures at The RHA (2017).
OPW commissioned research project comprised of guided tours of the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin with accompanying guidebook 'A Fascinating Guide to the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin'. (January 2016)
‘The Dark Molecules at UCD’, a ten week drawing project in a lecture theatre in UCD's Science building. A group of final year Nanochemistry students making up the primary audience. In association with NCAD + UCD and Dr. Susan Quinn. (February - April 2015)
Between Two Lines', collaborative residency at Dalmally Railway Station, Scotland with Liz Gaffney. (August 2014)
‘Seeking Counsel’ The Distillery Building, The Bar Council of Ireland, Dublin, durational drawing intervention. (February 2014)
‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ The Science and Health building, Dublin City University, durational drawing intervention. (October/November 2013)
’26 Days of Dreams from The Night Garden’ National Blood Centre, Dublin. Artist-initiated project – durational drawing intervention. (April 2013)
Group Shows
2018
‘Zoología Fantástica’ A site-responsive iteration of 'The Cloud of Unknowing' at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co Meath. Curated by Sabina Mac Mahon (February-April 2018)
2017
‘RHA Futures’ (Series 3: Episode 1), Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin 2. This exhibition was the first in the third series of Futures, a sequence of exhibitions that endeavors to document and contextualise the work of early career artists, around who exists a growing critical and curatorial consensus. (March-April 2017)
2015
'Overstock' a series of performative lectures at MART, Rathmines, Dublin. Curated by Jennie Taylor. (April 2015)
2014
'Unfold' an exhibition of artworks from the OPW collection. RUA RED, Tallaght August 2014, Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry, September 2014; Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast October 2014 and The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon, Co. Clare December/January 2015.
A site-responsive iteration of 'The Cloud of Unknowing' at 'Foundation 2014' at Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Curated by Brendan Fox (September 2014)
‘MFA/MADW Graduate Exhibition’ Emmet House, Thomas Street, Dublin. Installation with live illustrated talks (June 2014)
‘Motley’ Satellite and Hendrons Collider Galleries, Broadstone, Dublin. (January 2014)
2013
‘Stranger Stranger’ The Complex Gallery, Benburb Street, Dublin, MFA Interim Show curated by Cliodhna Shaffrey and Eilís Lavelle (May 2013)
‘The Place Between’ Avenue Road Gallery, Dublin. Four person show curated by Jennette Donnelly (April/May 2013)
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‘Wake’ Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda. Four person show (May/June 2012)
'Convergence 3' With Space Gallery, 798 Beijing, China. Group exhibition curated by Fion Gunn and Zheng Xuewu (March 2012)
‘Shul’ The Complex , Smithfield Plaza, Smithfield, Dublin. Four person show (September 2011)
‘Regaining Consciousness’ RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin. Group exhibition of the artist collective SODIUM (March 2010)
Claremorris Open Exhibition 2010, Claremorris, Co.Mayo. Curated by Lisa Le Feuvre (September 2010)
‘Anaesthetic Intervention’ Dun Laoghaire Town, Co. Dublin. Group exhibition of the artist collective SODIUM. Work was displayed in various used and disused premises in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. (October 2009)
‘Obsessive Beginnings’ Broadstone Studios XL Upper Dominick St, Dublin. Debut exhibition of artist collective SODIUM. (September 2008)
‘IADT Graduate Show’, IADT campus, Dublin. (June 2007)
‘I use my Easel to Hang my Hat’ The Concourse, Dun Laoghaire Town Hall, Co. Dublin. Group show curated by Oliver Comerford. (January 2007)
“Solutions” The Lab, Foley Street. Group show curated by Nigel Rolfe (February 2006)