Jane Hunter’s practice is deeply influenced by nature, not as something to observe from a distance, but as something we are inherently part of. Her work engages with the physical landscape, geology, and the tangible sense of place, while also exploring ideas of belonging, relationship, and connection to both human and more-than-human communities.
Drawing from personal experience, she creates work that invites contemplation and thoughtfulness. Jane’s multidisciplinary approach spans textiles, painting, and mixed media. For over a decade, she has worked with wool, cloth, and stitch to produce detailed interpretations of topographical and geological maps, offering an alternative way of seeing and understanding landscape. More recently, her paintings have taken on a similar role by mapping experience, observation, and emotion.
Central to her process is a commitment to slowness and care: the time it takes for ink or paint to dry, or the quiet rhythm of hand-stitching, creates space for reflection and intentionality. In response to the climate emergency, Jane has begun a long-term shift towards more environmentally sustainable materials. In 2024, she started incorporating natural pigments alongside synthetic ones, embracing this period of transition as a “liminal space”, one that recognises the effort of change but holds optimism for what is possible.
“My work is greatly influenced by nature - not as something to sit outside of and admire, but as something we are all part of… I draw on personal experience to create a sense of place that invites contemplation and thoughtfulness.”
Jane is based in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Her work has been exhibited widely across Scotland and is held in private collections internationally. She has collaborated with clients including the National Museum of Scotland, British Geological Survey, and Raasay Distillery, and her work is part of several permanent collections. Jane is a professional member of the Scottish Society of Artists and Visual Arts Scotland.