Jansz Christopher Keith

After completing his education, Keith enjoyed a successful career as a freelance financial advisor and stockbroker, while also pursuing an active and athletic lifestyle. In 1995, a car accident left him with a spinal injury at the, resulting in paralysis from the neck down and the loss of use of his arms and legs. He spent a long period in hospital recovering and adjusting to his new circumstances.

Two years after leaving hospital, Keith met mouth painter Trevor C. Wells, who encouraged him to try painting with his mouth. This encounter marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. In 1998, he was awarded a scholarship from the Association and also began a painting course at the Open College of Art in the UK. Just two years later, in 2000, he became a Full Member of the VDMFK.

Jansz’s artistic style is impressionistic, and his favourite subjects include Venetian landscapes with atmospheric skies, as well as figures and still lifes. He primarily works in watercolours. In recent years, he has made significant artistic progress, developing a distinctive style and exhibiting his work to growing acclaim.