J a n e t H a m i l t o n
About
Janet Hamilton (b. 1970) is a contemporary abstract painter in Nashville, TN. Her work is deeply inspired by color and the relationships that develop from its interactions. She creates heavily-textured, multi-layered, mixed-media paintings using oil paints, acrylics, beeswax, spray paint, and found paper. Throughout her portfolio, she demonstrates a mastery over color choice; each palette creates a specific emotion and mood. She builds the texture of her painting with many layers to reflect the emotional depth of her passion-filled process. Using knives instead of brushes to create depth, she stacks the paint in a rhythmic, sometimes chaotic pattern. Interested in making a simple landscape a little bolder or a geometric design come to life, she finds expression in the structured chaos and creates these energetic, intuitive abstracts using her spontaneity and youthful spirit.
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EXhibitions and Events
B. 1970, Mansfield, Ohio
Live and work in Nashville, TN
SOLO // GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024
Janet Hamilton Art, Viceroy Chicago, Sunset Restaurant, Chicago, IL
Janet Hamilton Art, 1641 Graybar Lane, Nashville, TN
2023
Janet Hamilton Art, "Market Days", Brentwood, TN
2022
Janet Hamilton Art, "Seascapes", 161 E. Chicago (Neiman Marcus), Chicago IL
2021
Janet Hamilton Art, Viceroy Chicago, Sunset Restaurant, Chicago, IL
2018
The Other Art Fair, Saatchi Art, Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL
Designer x Doors, Viceroy Chicago, Chicago, IL
In Motion, Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
Group Show, Mars Gallery, Chicago, IL
2017
Modern Abstraction, Core New Art Space, Denver, CO
In Depth, Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
2016
"All Women", Contemporary Art Gallery Online
The Red Show, Linus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Evolution, Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
2015
Janet Hamilton Art, "Spring Interlude", Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
Janet Hamilton Art, Jerry's restaurant, Chicago, IL
2014
Who's Afraid of Red, Gallery Studio Oh, Chicago, IL
The Abstract Show 3, Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, IL
Solo show, Industrious Office Space, Chicago, IL
Solo show, Orland Park Library, Orland Park, IL
Absolutely Abstract, Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate with Color, FCCA Frederick Gallery, Fredericksburg, VA
"All About Colors", Arterie Fine Arts, Naperville, IL
"4th Friday’s", The Starline Gallery, Harvard, IL
Rootstock Wine Bar, Chicago, IL
2013
"Technology + Art", River East Art Center, Chicago, IL
"MobiU Summit 2013", Aon Center, Chicago, IL
The Next Wave Art Salon, Elgin, IL
“Fluidity", Union Street Gallery, Chicago IL
Funderhut Event, Society Gallery, Chicago, IL
2009
Garfield Park Art Fair, Chicago, IL
2008
West Loop Art Market, Chicago, IL
PRESS
2025 Aedra Fine Art, Finale: Online Exhibit, January 2025
2018 Chicago Tribune – Designer x Doors, Viceroy Hotel charity
2017 Chicago Magazine 411: Ugallery, Watertower Place, Chicago, IL
2014 Professional Artist Magazine, Artist Spotlight, Interview, April/May
2013 LIght Space and Time, "Landscapes," Online Exhibit
2006 Chicago Home and Garden, A Taste of Simplicity, October Issue
AWARDS
2016
Fourth Place, “All Women”, Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Special Merit Award, - Light Space and Time Gallery, Abstract Art Exhibition
2014
People's Choice Winner, Studio Oh, Who's Afraid of Red Show, Chicago, IL
Special Recognition Award - Light, Space and Time Gallery, Open Art
2nd Prize, Arterie Fine Arts, "All About Colors" Juried, "The Last Word"
2013
Honorable Mention, Leading Artists Gallery, Colorful Composition Exhibition
Special Recognition Award - Light, Space and Time Gallery, Open Art