A strong political conviction runs through Jane Evershed's colorful sun-splashed images. Her
artwork idealizes her political views, while simultaneously conveying meaningful messages.
One of her paintings, "Proposed Toxic Waste Site," presents in vibrant colors -
sun-tinged yellows, oranges, reds, brilliant greens - the ideal exotic island hideaway, complete
with wooden house, stone pathway, lush vegetation and inviting sea. Her works are filled with
movement and light and contain subtle, powerful truths.
Born in England, but raised in South Africa, Evershed grew up in a male-dominated
household. She found the environment oppressive and chauvinistic. These circumstances gave
birth to her strong views against oppression in any form, particularly against women and
blacks.
Evershed's objective is to shed fresh light on freedom of choice, eco-feminism,
children's rights, AIDS, geo-cide, and other important issues through her paintings.
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