| Since completing a conjoint BFA/BSc degree at the University of Canterbury in 2004, Janna van Hasselt has been awarded numerous opportunities abroad, including a scholarship to study at the Rhode Island School of Art and Design, an internship at the Edinburgh Printmakers Studio, an internship at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, USA, and two artist residencies at Frans Masereel Centrum for printmaking in Kasterlee, Belgium. |
Van Hasselt has a passion for rich colour and texture. She uses a
combination of brush-strokes, blind-contour drawing and linear work to alternately reveal or conceal the inner structure of her prints. She is constantly pushing traditional boundaries of lithography and silkscreen by printing on unusual materials such as polycarbonate, wallpaper and domestic fabrics. Her scientific background drives her desire to understand the structure of forms and objects, but she can still appreciate them with a purely aesthetic eye. |
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| 1980 |
Dunedin |
| Education |
2004
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ. |
2004
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Bachelor of Science, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ. |
2004
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International Study exchange in printmaking for Credit to BFA, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, USA. |
| Solo Exhibitions |
2009
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Is this big enough Simon?, Amsterdams Grafisch Atelier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Weighing In, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ
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2008
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Make Yourself at Home, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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Show Home, Studio Jar, Science Alive! Christchurch, NZ. |
2007
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phase in / fase uit, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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2006
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Evanescent / Fluorescent, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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2005
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66 x 45 x 29 sixty six days/ten countries/one suitcase, Koningskerkje, Vierlingsbeek, The Netherlands.
Solo exhibition of prints made at the Frans Masereel Centrum during three week artist residency.
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‘RI 02906’ solo show, Gallery O, The Arts Centre, Christchurch, NZ. |
| Selected Group Exhibitions |
2009
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Wie is dat?, Amsterdams Grafisch Atelier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7th British International Mini Print Exhibition, London Print Studio, UK (touring various other UK venues throughout 2009)
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2008
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Neverheard, Hovinkartano Art Centre near Hauho, Finland.
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the sticks, Seed Gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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Two, Seed Gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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2007
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Discography, Seed Gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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Post, Seed Gallery, Auckland, NZ. |
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Let Roll, Seed Gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award exhibition, Waikato Society of Arts, Hamilton, NZ.
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The Ninth International Collage Exhibition & Exchange, Gallery @ City Library, Melbourne, Australia.
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one, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ. |
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pod, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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2006
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Have a ball, Seed gallery, Auckland, NZ.
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Crowded House, The Arthouse, Christchurch, NZ. |
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Concepts of Knowledge, Watermark Gallery, Easton PA, USA. |
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Originals 06 The Contemporary Printmaking Show, Mall Galleries, London, UK. |
2005-06
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Cloud-cuckoo-Land, The Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh, UK.
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Watch out for small print too, Mini-Print Exhibition, Leicester Print Workshop, Leicester & Uppingham, UK. |
2005
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RSA Open Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, UK. |
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Crowded House, The Arthouse, Christchurch, NZ. |
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Edinburgh Printmakers Christmas Show, Edinburgh Printmakers Gallery, Edinburgh, UK. |
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N.A.M.E (New Artists and Makers Emporium) Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK. |
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<<four>> play, Emerging Artists group show, The Arthouse, Christchurch, NZ. |
2004
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Expose, Emerging Artists group show, Selwyn Gallery, Darfield, NZ.
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Works in Progress, PRIN 401 group show, SOFA Gallery on UC campus, Christchurch, NZ. |
| Awards |
2009
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Finalist: COCA Anthony Harper Contemporary Art Award 2009, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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2007
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Finalist: New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award, Summer 2007
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2006
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Finalist: Originals 06, The Contemporary Printmaking Show, Malll Galleries, London, UK.
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Ethel Susan Jones Fine Arts Travelling Scholarship.
Scholarship to assist former students of the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts to further their study by visiting other countries, based on their achievements in original composition. |
2005
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Ken Holland Prize, ‘Fresh and innovative work by an emerging printmaker.’ Leicester Print Workshop, Leicester, UK.
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2004
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Study Abroad Scholarship, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, USA.
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Grant Lingard Tertiary Fee Scholarship 2004 |
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Selwyn District Council Young Achievers Award, Darfield Art Week, Darfield, NZ. |
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Finalist, Waikato National Art Award, Waikato, NZ. |
2003
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Malvern Business Community Award, Darfield Art Week, Darfiled, NZ.
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| Projects |
2009
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East London Printmakers Artist Residency London, United Kingdom. |
2008
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15th European Artists Association Symposium ‘Neverheard’ Hovinkartano Art Centre, Finland
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2008
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Frans Masereel Centrum for Printmaking Artist Residency, Kasterlee, Belgium.
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2006
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Collaborative Printer, Experimental Printmaking Institute at Lafayette College, Easton PA, USA.
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7th European Artists Symposium, Essen, Germany. |
2005
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Frans Masereel Centrum for Printmaking Artist Residency, Kasterlee, Belgium.
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Publications
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2009
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Seen this Century, 100 Contemporary New Zealand Artists: A Collectors Guide. Warwick Brown. April 17, 2009
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Experience
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2006-07
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Extramural Art Tutor, The Learning Connexion, Wellington, NZ.
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Collections
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Centrum Frans Masereel, Belgium
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City Library Melbourne: Centre for Adult Education, Australia
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Experimental Printmaking Institute, Lafayette College, USA.
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James Wallace Arts Trust Collection, NZ.
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Minia University Modern Contemporary Art Collection.
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European Artists Association.
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Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch Hospital.
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