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Jan Castle Walker

Painting the resilience and freedom of the wild horse within the Western landscape.

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Jan Castle Walker is a visual artist and retired educator based in Davis, California. As a resident artist at the Art-Is-Davis co-op, she focuses her practice on the enduring spirit of wild horses, using painting to examine their resilience and freedom within the Western American landscape. Her work has been showcased in solo exhibitions such as "Don’t Fence Me In" and group shows at the Pence Gallery. Beyond her equine subjects, Walker’s reflections on the intersection of art and aging appear in the collective volume Still Me After All These Years.

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Walker’s work is characterized by a dedicated focus on the wild horse as a central figure of the American West. These paintings emphasize the bond between the animal and its environment, highlighting themes of endurance and natural liberty.
Wild HorsesWestern LandscapesEquine ArtDavis Art SceneResilienceNatural Freedom

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What themes does Jan Castle Walker explore in her art?

Her work primarily explores the resilience, freedom, and connection of wild horses to the Western American landscape.

Where is the artist based?

Jan Castle Walker is a visual artist and retired teacher based in Davis, California, where she is a resident artist at the Art-Is-Davis co-op.

Has her work been featured in gallery exhibitions?

Yes, she has held a solo show titled "Don’t Fence Me In" and participated in the "Scene in Davis" group exhibition at the Pence Gallery.

Does she address subjects other than horses?

While horses are her primary focus, she has also contributed reflections on the intersection of art and aging to the book Still Me After All These Years.

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