About

The six members of Salon Jane came together in 2014 for feedback and inspiration about their work and over time they formed a bond that facilitated a safe atmosphere for risk taking and creative evolution. Instead of their pre-pandemic quarterly meetings in artist homes, they now Zoom once a month to share work and conduct business.

Monterey Peninsula has a deep tradition of straight photography as set forth by Ansel Adams and others. But these local artists inhabit an island of innovation, pushing against the strict boundaries set forth by straight photography. In content and process, each artist’s work transcends the ordinary while tapping into mystery.

Salon Jane quickly evolved into a group of exhibiting artists. Their first exhibition was at Green Chalk Gallery in Monterey in 2015 and was followed by three unique exhibitions through 2017. In 2018 Salon Jane became a vital part of the Monterey Museum of Art’s Year of the Woman with their exhibition, The Ethereal Zone. As Stuart Chase (MMA’s former Executive Director) states, “Salon Jane’s work is a beautiful demonstration of California’s vibrant spirit. These women have created a dynamic grouping of diverse imagery and a strong intellectual and critical support system. It propels photographic art into the future and sparks creativity in all of us.”

Jane Olin
2021