Janna M. Harsch

ARTIST’S STATEMENT 

I have been drawing (most often horses!) as long as I can remember. Early works included drawing a saddle and bridle on anything with four legs - from moose to hippo! - pictured in a set of animal encyclopedias. I eventually did progress on, getting a B.F.A. in Studio Art from Concordia College (now Concordia University) in Seward Nebraska. I have worked in human services since college, but I returned to working on art in 1993. I joined Noyes Gallery in 1995. I have a studio above the gallery.

I continue to be horse-obsessed. Horses are the form I know best as I explore a variety of techniques and style in creating art. I try to capture some of their motion, grace and power in my compositions. Being able to keep learning, growing, changing and moving ahead is an important part of life for me. Horses are all about movement and are a great image to use to express a dynamic, moving feeling. I hope that each viewer's eye moves around in each piece as they look at my work.

Most of my work is in acrylics and mixed media. I also enjoy creating 'wearable art' in the form of ribbon-wrapped horse and cat pins.

 I have been part of group exhibitions at:

     The Davis Gallery, Stevens College in Columbia, Missouri.

     The Carnegie Art Center in Alliance, Nebraska.

     The Wrightstone Fine Arts Gallery at McCook Community College, McCook, Nebraska.

     The Columbus Art Gallery, Columbus, Nebraska.

     The Prairie Winds Art Gallery, Grand Island, Nebraska.

     American Academy of Equine Artists, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky. 

I have had One-Person exhibits at:

     The Tabitha Gallery, Tabitha Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska.

     The Nebraska Governors Mansion, Lincoln, Nebraska.

My artwork has been published in:

     The Nebraska Poets calendar- two months each year, for the 1999,2000 and 2002 editions

     The Norris Public Power District's calendar, 2001 edition.

     The cover of the Nebraska Cattleman Magazine (September 1999).

     The cover ofMarjorie Saiser's 2nd book of poems; "Lost in Seward County".

     Ink Illustrations for the Anthology: Times of Sorrow Times of Grace' (PUB. Fall 2002)