Janice Kerbel

Janice Kerbel's multifaceted practice encompasses both print and performance, delving into a wide range of subjects, including plant life, violence, and synchronized swimming. A central theme throughout her work is the exploration of performative language.

Biography of Janice Kerbel

Janice Kerbel was born in 1969 in Toronto, Canada. She completed her education at Goldsmiths College, graduating in 1996.

Kerbel has been recognized for her contributions to the art world, notably winning the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for artists in 2011. She serves as a Reader in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. In 2015, she was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize, sharing the nomination with Bonnie Camplin, Nicole Wermers, and Assemble.

She explores various mediums, including light, audio recordings, performance, and printed materials. One example of her printed work was commissioned by the Liverpool Biennial in 2018.

Kerbel's work has been showcased in various notable exhibitions. Her recent solo exhibitions and performances include "Speech, Fight" at greengrassi in London (2023), "Speech! Fight! Speech! Fight!" at Catriona Jeffries in Vancouver (2022), "Sinkfight" at i8 Gallery in Reykjavik (2019), "Aslan Gaisumov & Janice Kerbel" at Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre in Bury (2019), and many more.

Additionally, her works have been featured in numerous group shows held at various galleries and museums worldwide, including Galerie Karin Guenther in Hamburg, Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool, MAMA in Rotterdam, Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fundação de Serralves in Porto, Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como, among others. 

Currently, the artist resides and works in London, UK.