WORN, WEATHERED, WOVEN BY JANET BEATTIE
Opening Reception: Friday, August 8 from 5 - 7 PM
On Exhibit through August 18
The Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown
@jbeatt50
www.janetbeattie.com
My current work centers on the assemblage and collage of repurposed metal, Provincetown driftwood, and a variety of found objects gathered during my walks and wanderings. I weave together these materials—each with its own history—through an intuitive process that balances color, texture, and pattern. Guided by shape, size, and a sense of play, I allow the composition to unfold organically, letting the materials themselves influence the direction of each piece.
I also make vessels out of layered paper and wood, combining simple materials to build textured forms. Each piece comes together through wrapping, layering, and sometimes tearing back again. I let the process guide me, again choosing shapes and colors based on feel and balance rather than a fixed plan. My hope is that each one feels grounded, honest, and open to interpretation, like small meditations in physical form.
I hold a degree in Applied Art from Iowa State University, with a focus in fiber and design, which continues to inform my approach to layering and surface. My studio at Whaler’s Wharf in Provincetown is open by appointment, where I welcome conversations about the work and am happy to discuss personalized commissions. Each piece is a meditation on place, transformation, and the beauty found in the unexpected.