50's Nostalgia by Jane Martin Wed, 16 Apr 2025

In the Shade Acrylic on canvas 76 x 102 cm $3,500
In the Shade Acrylic on canvas 76 x 102 cm $3,500

We roll out the red carpet to welcome Auckland-based Jane Martin to our family of artists. Fabulous works with a nostalgic 1950's Americana-vibe featuring bathing beauties from an era of glamour and fun remind us that life is to be enjoyed. Register you interest fran@artcntr.co.nz 027 4936 360

Jane Martin is based on Auckland's North Shore. She loves bright colours and their ability to instantly lift the mood. Working in acrylics she combines abstract painting with figurative work. Jane enjoys creating colourful, contemporary interpretations of nostalgic '50s images. Having lived in the States for a number of years, Jane recently revisited the USA and came across a small collection of motel postcards. These inspired her to create this series of paintings. The '50s were an exuberant time, the post-war outlook was positive and paint colours were available in every hue. Jane's affectionate depictions of '50s snapshots in a brightly-hued palette hark back to simpler times.

In the Shade II Acrylic on canvas 50 x 102 cm $2,950
In the Shade II Acrylic on canvas 50 x 102 cm $2,950

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