Beverly Jean Art
Beverly Jean Hancock is an expressionist, figurative Painter. Painting instinctively and intuitively, rarely drawing before painting she often changes directions mid stream, always happy for the surprises that are gifted her when paint collides with canvas. She explores human connection and the emotions that connect us She is driven by curiosity as to how to convey feelings and connect with others on an emotional level through her art.
After graduating from the Fine Arts Dept. of U of A, Beverly worked primarily in fibre arts, creating large original works and teaching weaving, stencilling, batik,macrame, handmade paper, printmaking.In 2016/17 Beverly began to paint in earnest. She has shown and sold her work in many Island juried shows including Sooke and Sydney. Her work can be found in collections in Europe, UK, USA as well as across Canada. Beverly is a member of Gage Gallery, a collective of engaged and community minded artists.
I paint, intuitively, reaching to express myself and connect with others. I explore our shared human connection, our emotional languages, our unique journeys and connected experiences. I’m fascinated with portraying our layers of identity in color, form, line, composition and texture.
