What is this? Whatever we want it to be! I regularly take commissions for tshirt designs, illustrations/paintings, including pet and human portraits, and artwork to be hung public spaces. I have also co-curated a solstice-themed radio station and a community market. I’ve been on residency in North Wales, Scotland, East London and a remote island off the coast of North Carolina. I also have an ongoing gallery of conversations and a project exploring art and mental health/wellbeing.
How I like to work on projects and commissions: Working together to find a lovely balance between freedom and structure so that many of our needs are met. Ensuring our values and ethics meet each other well. Finding a cost that means it values my time and also you can actually afford the project. Open communication. And some fun!
Links to previous work:
- Glen Dye Solstice Radio/ The Glen Dye Podcast
- Ocracoke Art Adventure
- A gallery of conversations
- Mammoth Tap bar commission
- Applecart Arts Residency
- Pet + human portraits
What people have said about commissions/projects they have commissioned me to do/ we have worked on together:
“I have been lucky enough to work with Jo on a number of occasions, most notably in Scotland where I own Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages. Jo has created a lot for us; an amazing 12 hour radio show, some podcasts and she has also been an artist in residence. For each of these projects her input has been both creative and highly practical and it’s been a total joy to work with her. I’d recommend her and her work to anyone.” – Charlie Gladstone, owner of Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages
“I first met Jo when she came into Applecart Arts for an informal chat about her Artist in Residence proposal. She was gentle, earnest and astute and we welcomed her into Applecart. She completed a 9-month residency with us which I oversaw, and it was a pleasure to work alongside her. Jo was exploring and developing her own practice, using her expertise in listening and connecting with people to create a collection of original spontaneous paintings and drawings. She regularly painted within our cafe opening up conversations with our diverse local community. I had the privilege of regular meetings with her where we could open up new perspectives and enjoy wonder together. Her ability to connect is an asset and will open up new thinkings for anyone who works alongside her.” Grace Acton Roberts, Curator
To have a chat about your idea, email me here jo@misswoodforthetrees.com.
To find out about other work on offer, take a look here.