I have been rebuilding my identity through practice. My work explores grief as an ongoing, attentive process, creating a feminist rupture where loss intersects with identity, silence, and previously inhabited roles.

BA Fine Art work by Janet Chase. An automaton arm, bracketed at the elbow. You participate in the narrative, by turning the handle, to repeat my need less repetitive task.

Alongside my studies, I volunteer at The Matthew Project, as an art facilitator, providing mindful art-based workshops for recovering addicts. I curated an exhibition, of their work, at Olives coffee bar, in Norwich. This work appeared in the ‘Hidden’ exhibition at St Peter Mancroft church.

BA Fine Art work by Janet Chase. A photograph with myself within a created, red, phallic costume, standing some seven feet tall. This stance represents a demonstrative pose, to provoke.

I have been deeply involved in student representation, receiving Student Rep of the Year for three years, serving as Student Governor, and being elected President of Education and Representation for the forthcoming academic year.

BA Fine Art work by Janet Chase. This is a photograph of a performance based piece, where my shape deliberately fits the ring. The narrative is dictated by the viewer.

As part of the collaborative duo of ducks, my work has gained local media attention, exploring consent and privacy. I am recognised for communication, adaptability, leadership, and distinctive creative presence on campus.

BA Fine Art work by Janet Chase. This performative work, was part of two, that shifted from the concept of consent and turned into humanised ducks, in and around Norwich.
BA Fine Art by Janet Chase. This sculpture is an ironing board, chained to the wall. It is a representation of married life, passivity and the roles I once inhabited.