Jane Clowes conceptual textile artist, working with ideas of time and trace. Highlighting the simplistic beauty within everyday moments. After under taking a three month Artist in residency program in Mino Japan in September 2007.

The project saw Jane learning the traditional craft of making Washi paper and using this within community art activities and within her own textile practice.

The new work created during the residency will continue to be exhibited in the U.K and internationally.

Jane is consolidating her new skills and using these in a series of talks and workshops.

Jane is currently selling the '1000 Origami Cranes' (individually and in strings) in Colloco current total raised is £792

All proceeds raised will go to the Japan Relief Fund.

Jane is currently auctioning a Origami Paper Crane signed by Rob Ryan click here for more details and how to make a bid.