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Jan Beesley

Photographic Artist

Jan Beesley

Photographic Artist

I am a Sussex based artist using abstract and expressionist photography to capture my experience of the world around me.

Next Exhibitions:

May 2, 2023 - May 8, 2023

Rhythm of the Unseen

A celebration of photographic expressionism from an international gropup of artists.

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May 24, 2023 - June 5, 2023

Six

A diverse exhibition exploring six different methods of creativity: photography, printmaking, ceramics, wood turning, drawing and painting.

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June 2, 2023 - June 18, 2023

South East Open Studios

South East Open Studios is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK; it is a 17-day event showcasing creative talent, and strengthening visual arts across the whole region of Kent and East Sussex.

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Selected Projects

Below is a selection or recent or ongoing projects

To see more work please visit my portfolio

Latest from Instagram
Imagined Sea⁠
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Looking through the same window⁠
Each sees their own dreams.⁠
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First of some Whitstable abstracts.⁠
It's a busy time for me -  @sixexhibition continues at the Horsebridge Gallery until 5th June.  South East Open Studios starts this weekend (2nd June). I am at Tarnhurst, Buxted (Studio 152 in the SEOS guide) ... see exhibitions link in my bio for more info.
You Are Here⁠
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You are here,⁠
All the paths you took⁠
And those you didn't,⁠
Have led you to this moment,⁠
At the melting edge 
of past and present,⁠
You are here.⁠
Enjoy the view.⁠
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Have always been fascinated by those Your Are Here tourist maps - somehow making our existence so manageable! ⁠
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Slowly working through some images from New York while frantically getting ready for @sixexhibition next week.⁠
Take your weather with you⁠
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Missing New York already ... it rained a lot while I was there but it didn't spoil anything ... sunshine comes from within.⁠
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Goodbye New York
Hidden worlds beneath my feet. Pavement abstract.
Still here for in New York for the Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition … it’s our private view tonight … check out @rhythmunseen for more info
City trees

One thing I love about cities are the parks .. .. the trees in New York are particularly fine and lush with new leaves right now…. Made more green by the persistent rain !
Hanging the artwork for the show tomorrow @rhythmunseen …
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Fractured Shore⁠
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Another bark abstract just before I set off for New York for the Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition @rhythmunseen⁠
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Lot of things exciting happening in May/June after I get back .. Six exhibition at The Horsebridge in Whitstable @sixexhibition and then South East Open Studios here in Buxted @seosartist⁠ @seopenstudios 
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.... and breathe .... !⁠
Getting ready for Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition. @rhythmunseen

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