Jane Holden – Art exploring the quintessence of moments.
An enigmatic experience through paint depicting the essence of quiet moments with nature.
Perhaps I made peace with my life because I have much experience with loss, how to accept it and move forward. Or maybe it happened because I had no choice. It likely is because it is my true nature and to live I the present I had to make peace. What struck me was that … Continue reading Making Peace
One random day before tucking into a film, I checked my emails and received a shock. Brandon was upstairs making popcorn with salt and a butter (substitute). Something completely unexpected happened. To put this into context, since becoming chronically ill and disabled I only have emails from receipts of purchase, businesses or spam. My phone … Continue reading Who Knows Me Now ?
I decided to do something this fall for myself, out of peace and love. The intent is to create a collection of small paintings on paper and panels, honestly a challenging task living with disability. A huge amount of time is dedicated to creating one small painting, working for only a few minutes a day … Continue reading Peace, Love & Me
With overwhelmingly hot summer days coming to an end and signs of cool autumn breezes in the air, I have spent valuable time in quiet deep reflection. Filled with inspiration from colour, my garden, sunlight and the natural world, I always appreciate the simplicity of the natural world of which I am ever grateful. It … Continue reading My Hot Pink Balloon of Energy
My wee stories of candour paint a picture of real life living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and disability, using words and experiences in place of paint and panels. There was unbearable suffering and challenge in the months after I contracted the unhealed virus and was living with an undiagnosed disability and chronic illness. I didn’t … Continue reading How Pacing Lends To Painting
The fabulous journey into adulthood, is when one begins to mould their identity in life like a clay on a potters wheel layered to build and form together. It is a process developed over many celebrated birthdays filled with rainbow wrapped gifts, homemade chocolate cake topped with colourful candles aglow and much cheer. You are … Continue reading How To Find Purpose After You Lose Your Identity
From a young age I never had desire for a frilly pink chiffon apron existence of motherhood, homemaking and second fiddle to a husband. As a young girl I spent hours with my dad in our garage lifting heavy objects, getting dirty and hauling stuff around our home with our weathered green wheelbarrow. If we … Continue reading I Am Woman I Can Do Anything
Many decades ago now, I had the great privilege of meeting a wise woman who too called the storied city of Toronto her home. Although, I do believe everyone we meet is for a reason I did not know why we had met at this juncture in my life. I now wonder if she too … Continue reading A Wise Woman on Limitations
There was an unveiling this past week, a happenstance or a call to action depending on how one chooses to view it. When you become chronically ill and disabled, life changes in every way possible, however the most drastically heartbreaking change for many of us is loosing all connection with colleagues, friends and family. It … Continue reading Learning To Live a New Life Disabled
Jane Holden - Art exploring the quintessence of moments. 