Jo’s artistic practice is guided by intuition, and she is currently delving into the world of mixed media collage and printmaking.
By working in layers, Jo creates depth and intrigue, playing with the balance of hidden and revealed elements. She is particularly drawn to the beauty of weathered surfaces—peeling paint, rusty metal, worn textiles, and broken tiles—and finds inspiration in the organic shapes and patterns found in nature. With a background in textiles and surface pattern, Jo often incorporates elements of stitch and pattern into her pieces.
Jo frequently works in sketchbooks, especially A5 concertina books, and has a fondness for discovering old secondhand books in thrift stores, which she transforms into altered books.
Her sketchbook work is primarily process-driven and experimental, embracing the unexpected outcomes of happy accidents. Jo begins by collecting found materials and ephemera—such as prints, maps, receipts, old books, magazines, and scrap paper—and then experiments with these items using mixed media, print, and stitch techniques.
