Janet Mishner

“On and Off the Grid” is a series initially inspired by the perimeters of isolation necessitated by the pandemic and the nature of human need for connection, two conflicting ideas. As the pandemic continues, my interest in grids that represent boundaries and my enjoyment of obliterating them in some way with lines, mark making and shapes, I have continued this series and renamed it from its original “Connection v Isolation.”

I am enjoying this self-imposed “rule” followed by playful subversion. Sometime in my childhood, I enjoyed the mischievousness of doing something “bad” while no one was looking. The grid still represents the boundary (parental limits) while the obliteration is the chance to ignore or rebel against them sometimes. As my mentor, Gladys Goldstein said many times, “Just have fun!”

My work is on display at Art Uptown Gallery, 1367 Main Street in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

My studio is my place of work but also where many paintings are available to be seen. Please contact me if you would like to schedule an appointment for a studio visit.

I belong to the following professional artist groups:

• National Association of Women Artists
• Petticoat Painters
• Women Contemporary Artists