Janneth Gil - Art, Photography, Engineering

14/05/2026

Researching for my next exhibition.

Orfebrería y chamanismo (1988), published by Villegas Editores, is a seminal work by the Austrian-Colombian anthropologist Gerardo Reichel-Dolmatoff that revolutionised how we look at ancient gold.

Credit: Janneth Gil & Eva Larovere.

24/07/2025

These images illustrate my ongoing study of different pottery and firing techniques. This time I am exploring Pit Firing and Raku Pottery . They are both traditional and contemporary ceramic firing techniques that produce unique and often unpredictable surface effects on pottery. Thanks to Mikyung Jang for sharing here knowledge with me.

22/07/2025

This image, a finalist in the Zonta art award a while back, is a tribute to my mother, who worked tirelessly so I could be here and have a better life. It’s also for the countless women who came before me – those who tirelessly cleared the path, their hands shaping not just daily life but the very foundation of our communities. It was created on a special anniversary of women’s suffrage, honoring their immense labor, quiet strength, and unwavering determination that ultimately secured the right to vote. Their efforts laid the groundwork for the freedoms we cherish today.

27/09/2024

Big opportunity: free mentoring through Incubator Programme

is supporting develop projects, large and small through providing mentoring with respected industry professionals.

Local visual storytelling powerhouse and Photosynthesis resident artist alumnus .janneth is one of the mentors this year. Make sure you put her down as your preferred mentor!

You can expect:
•    Up to five one-on-one mentoring sessions with an experienced artist/industry professional over a period of 6 months. Mentoring sessions may be on-line or in person.
•    Mentoring toward your creative practice and/or a specific creative project
•    Opportunities for group sessions, whakawhānaungatanga and to develop a network and connections with other artists and industry professionals
•    Support from a Council Arts Advisor where possible

Closes on 13 Oct.

Find out more and apply:https://toiotautahi.org.nz/views/apply-now-for-the-toi-otautahi-incubator-programme/ (https://toiotautahi.org.nz/views/apply-now-for-the-toi-otautahi-incubator-programme/)

26/07/2024

26/03/2024

It’s the last week of Rare Disorders Month and we have been blown away by the support and energy around the motu to bring rare disorders out of the darkness and into the light.

If you have been wanting to do something to support our work to improve the health and wellbeing of the 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorder, we greatly appreciate any donation no matter how small.

You can find the link to our givealittle page in the comments below.

Thank you so much for your support! 🧡🧡

29/02/2024

It's Rare Disease Day! A day to raise awareness and to advocate for equity for rare disorders.

In New Zealand there are estimated to be 300,000 Kiwis living with at least one of over 7,000 known rare disorders. Rare disorders can be complex, debilitating and life threatening and often require a broad range of services.

You can for people living with a rare disorder today by donating $29 (or whatever you are able to contribute) to Rare Disorders NZ to support our work improving information and support for patients, their families and professionals, as well as to advocate for systemic changes to benefit the entire rare disorder community. Check comments below for givealittle link.

02/12/2023

I am very grateful with the Photosynthesis team, the Creative Communities Scheme and all my supporters that made possible to get the opportunity of the become the Artist in Residence at Photosynthesis this year, create and exhibit this very personal work.The opening was a success, we open up to so many topics regarding Art, photography, health and wellbeing, and I got to catch up with many of my people, those than one way or another have supported me. To all, Thanks. I also look forward to the Artist talk next Friday the 8th of December at Photosynthesis. The talk will be great for photographers, patients with chronic conditions, their families, and people working in health and anyone else in between. I hope to see you there. Please share. It is a free event. Thank you to my friends who photographed during the opening.

20/10/2023

Hans Araujo Escobar had created this wonderful documentary from the wonderful work developed during our Visual Storytelling Workshop. It features our talented students Bill Irwin, Anna Heasley, Stuart Look, Warren Nairn and Penny Thomson. It also have beautiful images from our talented photographers Federico Corradi and Arabella Spoors. I am very grateful for their and all the volunteers hours and hours of hard work and commitment. Come to see their final work at "Our Places" Exhibition at Photosynthesis 400 St Asaph Street.

Why is place so important in our lives? “Place” is not the same as location, rather it is about ‘where’- a more complex, yet tangible and felt experience de...

13/10/2023

Tonight at 7:30 pm is the opening of "Our Place" at Photosynthesis 400 St Asaph street. Thank you Warren Feeney for including our exhibition in the 10 exhibitions to see in October in The Press.