"My work is inspired by everyday life….the beauty of a flower, the light in a landscape, interesting city shapes…. and by the political and social issues that affect our lives. I strive to evoke emotion, memory or a thoughtful reaction from the viewer."
In addition to watercolor and mixed media, Jan has worked with oil, acrylic and stained glass. She is currently interested in textured surfaces on watercolor or plastic paper. Recent work includes collages and monotype prints using paint, ink and other water-based media.
Professional and Volunteer Work:
Jan taught art and social studies to junior high school students. She has exhibited her work at art fairs and galleries, has made commissioned stained glass pieces for residences and businesses, and has sold stained glass jewelry. Recent jobs have been for non-profits, both as a staff person and as a volunteer. She has been most active in the League of Women Voters and was recently on the national board of directors. For a complete vita click here.
Jan Flapan has traveled extensively in the United States and other countries. Photos and sketches help her capture a particular scene and trigger the memory and emotion of that place and experience when she returns to her studio.
Jan's paintings, drawings and stained glass windows are in over 100 private and corporate collections in the Chicago area, throughout the United States, and in Brazil.
Selected Recent Exhibitions:
2007
Watercolor and More, Palette and Chisel, Chicago
Solo show, Orland Park Library
Kate the Great Bookstore, 5550 N.
Broadway, Chicago
SAN Members Show, Chicago Cultural Center
2006
Solo show, Indigo Clothing Store,
Highland Park, IL
Holiday Bazaar, Woman Made Gallery,
Chicago
Chicago Artists' Coalition Open
2005
Annual Members Show, Woman Made Gallery
Wilmette Public Library Annual Show
Solo show, Executive Service Corps of
Chicago
2004