Jane's social links:
Jane Thakoordin is a participatory artist, meaning that the work Jane creates is always in collaboration. A great fan of the bright, bold, and beautiful, her practice is rooted in her Guyanese heritage, celebrating colour and texture in the work that she produces with groups and organisations both locally and regionally. Jane uses textiles, repurposed objects, and upcycled ephemera often donated by people who know her penchant for the eclectic and colourful. Sustainability is intrinsic to her practice.
Jane draws on her professional experiences as a mental health practitioner, experienced Social Worker and manager of mental health services to link creativity and well-being authentically and meaningfully. She encourages creative risk-taking in all aspects of the way she works. She works collaboratively with, amongst others, people seeking asylum, community projects, schools, and political organisations. Raised in a highly politicised family, Jane’s values thread through her work, and she regularly creates protest banners and art work for activist organisations across the country.