About Jane
Welcome to Reflections Through a DeafLens. I’m Jane and we’ll be discussing Deaf art, theatre, and media (print, radio, film, television and the Internet). My background is in theatre, television, public relations, marketing, communications and media studies. One of my main areas of interest is Deaf Cinema.
Some months ago, I was clearing out my old study and stood amazed at the volume of information on Deaf art, theatre and media I had collected over the years. Standing in the middle of the room, surrounded by boxes, I thought to myself, “holy cow, what are you going to do with all this?”
Hence the website.
I look forward to expanding this site with additional information, discussions and links as we celebrate Deaf artists and their contributions to Deaf Culture and society in general. I have always believed that artists are people who see, feel and understand things more clearly than most people, and I hope you will agree with me as we explore their works. We respect, embrace and salute them, as true artists, for their courage and determination in communicating through their medium of choice. They have empowered us, and articulated in so many ways the joys, triumphs, hopes and struggles we all face in life.
Keep in mind that this website is a work in progress, so if you come across other Deaf artists or works related to Deaf art that you think I should know about, please let me know!
Enjoy and I look forward to hearing from you,
Jane
July 7th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Well, I oughta thank DeafRead.com for bringing your website to me. I’ve been involved in theatre of Deaf over 20 years and several television films myself and I always have a passion for theaterical for Deaf. I look forward to visit your website more often.
-Sean
July 30th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
How are you doing today? I’m just leaving love note on your blog.
Unlike many vloggers and bloggers, *YOU Keep it real!* That’s where my time would be spent, checking your blog from time to time.
Enjoy your day, today.
Jade
August 12th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Yes I agree with Sean. Thanks to deafread.com - I am introduced to your wonderful website/blogs about other deaf filmmakers and performers. I am also a filmmaker who is also focusing on developing my own film projects.
It is nice to know there are more than just a few out there! Wonderful site! Thank you.
Brian
August 26th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Hello!
I was glad to look at your website.
I look forward to information in the future.
wish Love!!!
Akihiro Yonaiyama
September 4th, 2007 at 4:40 am
Hello Jane,
I can’t keep my mouth shut about this recent post. I am so thrilled about Deaf Women of Silver Screen and the founders Onisha and Mei. Thank you for sharing this wonderful post. Now I get to work and produce a short film for Deaf Women of Silver Screen.
Hey.. Keep it up with good works… ;o)
Aidan
October 15th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
I am sure deaf people read through website. I am pleased so they likely to learn and like deaf people Malaysia way life.
October 20th, 2007 at 4:33 am
Hi,
Our Belgian Sign Language theatre, Hand in the Eye, has had very good responses from both Deaf and
hearing to its first performance earlier this year, and we have 2 new
projects in preparation for 2008, one including making a performance for
the painting collection of a famous Belgian museum.
Our website is both in Dutch and English, and some of the texts are also in
Flemish Sign Language.
Please feel free to take a look, you will find it a lovely visual website, but also, would it be possible to add our website to the performance listing on your website?
Thanks!
Carolien Wielockx
Theatre Hand in the Eye
Belgium
October 21st, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Hi Jane,
Just wanted to let you know about this deaf film released on YouTube, called ‘Coming Out’. The film won European awards in Paris and Finland.
Here’s the link:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=K3ai5IVfFdE
Thanks
Charlie Swinbourne
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:09 am
Hello Carolien,
Thank you for bringing Hand in the Eye theatre to our attention. I know many people will find your website enjoyable and informative.
It is inspiring to know about your company’s work and to be able to follow Hand in the Eye progress through your link.
Many thanks and please stay in touch,
Jane
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:14 am
Hello Charlie,
Congratulations on the awards on your film, “Coming Out.” I truly appreciate being kept informed on your work as I know many people here in the States likewise were thrilled to be able to see your film on YouTube.
Stay in touch and keep those cameras rolling,
Jane
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:24 am
Hi ,
I noticed I actually did not mention the link to our Theatre Hand in the Eye in my previous message to you, so here it is:
www.handinhetoog.be
Enjoy!
Carolien
Theatre Hand in the Eye
October 25th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Jane,
I’m preparing the intro (guest) lecture in Linguistics about sign language myths, structure of sign languages, and all those familiar topics (familiar to us, but new to each generation of hearing university students) and was looking for some online resources to share. Thrilled to find your site!
And, I am having the same reaction as I read above: standing in my crowded study trying to decide what to do with this accumulated library of paper, video, and art! Your site is very inspirational. Why? Because of its comprehensiveness and its reliability.
Continued success!
— Nancy
November 19th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
jane,
im very inspired by your gathering efforts to collect deaf film/art sites into one place where we can come to share and learn from each other…it is a must for anybody who wants to learn about the deaf film/art…really appreciating…
keep up with your works…
www.bullheartfilms.com
gergin simeonov
November 20th, 2007 at 5:08 am
Hello Gergin,
Thank you for your support. I have added your film company in my blogroll (filmmaker category). We all will be looking forward to seeing your films!
Best of luck and stay in touch,
Jane
December 9th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
Hello Jane,
Thanks to www.deafread.com, I managed to see your wonderful website. Well done! I have bookmarked your website.
Thanks.
January 27th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hi Jane!
I am not sure if you remember me but I can tell you that I was your student for TFP at Gallaudet University in 1993. I am Cherie (Bernard) Cartledge. I hope you remember me. (smiling)
I am doing well. I am married of 11 years and having my precious two sons! Now I am doing as a news reporter for the Deaf Newspaper, LLC. I really enjoy it. I hope you see my video clips since August 2007 to present. The website is www.deafnewspaper.com.
I would like to contact you by email sometimes. Please reply to me when you get my message. Thank you.
I enjoy your blog/vlog! Keep it up!
Cherie Cartledge
April 4th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Hi Jane,
You are doing a terrific job! I am just getting started myself. It’s similar to your “eureka” moment. I have all this stuff piling up in my office. So I will gradually be moving a lot of it to this site. Hope all is well with you these days.
July 24th, 2008 at 4:18 am
I help run a Deaf and hearing integrated Drama group for young people based in Birmingham, England. We work towards 2 performances a year which incorporate both signing and the spoken word to make it accessible for all of our audience. We have just returned from The Big Youth Theatre Festival in Kent where we performed a Sign Song, Snow Patrol’s ‘Open Your Eyes’ which left the audience hysterically crying and joining in with the signs, it was an amazing feeling and I was very proud of the whole group as it was soooo beautiful to watch.
Have a watch and see what you think…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WskLtBVXAY
Also my colleague Jayne Fletcher is a SignSong performer and we are slowly building up a portfolio of songs which she has turned into pop videos. She is the most amazing performer and once again it is just beautiful to watch…. In Birmingham in September we have a big festival called ArtsFest which celebrates all different kinds of art across the whole city… on the Sunday my boyfriends band ‘The Fillmore Gears’ www.myspace.com/thefillmoregears will be performing their set and Jayne will be joing them on stage to perform with them their song ‘Same Old Lies’. If you want to have a look at Jayne in action……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbgtl7FQCM
Hope you enjoy the clips…
Kind regards,
Emma Case x
July 25th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Emma,
Thanks so much for sharing the information. It is always interesting to know what our friends across the pond are doing. There’s so much to catch up on. On this side, we have D-PAN. You’re probably familiar with them but to be on the safe side, I’m including their website URL: http://www.d-pan.com/index.html
Do stay in touch and keep us posted.
Jane
August 4th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Jane,
Yes, I’ve heard of D-PAN.. Jayne Fletcher features on one of their DVD’s… they just contacted her out the blue as they had seen her video on Youtube. She felt very honored to asked to be involved with the DVD.
We’ve got a new video too! It’s ‘Dear Mr. President’ by Pink……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzbqGgnyXY&feature=related
Thanks!
Emma x
August 17th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Hello!
I am Anny,deaf,italian,artist and stylist of fashion.
This the leitmotiv of Anny Tronco ( deaf ) that with grim and determination it reaches one of her dreams:
create Alphabet a line of attire that reproduces the language of the signs!
Alphabet is a project focused on the deaf World,in order to promote the acceptance of their existence along with the right to be loved, respected and considered integrant part of the society.
P.S. next collection will go out fashion of “ ASL “ www.popartfashion.com / www.popartannytronco.com
I am trying to know the new people that can interest of fashion, so we could organize the next events of fashion ASL in Usa,for any information, not to hesitate to contact me,thanks..I wait you.
Good luch
by Anny