Artist statement
Concepts
I am aware of two processes in my work. The first, measured assessment as I try to define the creative on a mechanical (real) basis., runs parallel to a more intuitive response to the materials I use - the challenge of paint, surface, line and space. The paintings act as a holding space where image and colours are often obscured and minimilised. The recurring images of seeds, pods, leaves, can represent the singular moment, yet also the collective, the circular, the use of the house and greenhouse motif and the bottle and jar challenge this, as inorganic and constructed vessels, containers. My emphasis is on the creation of painted spaces and the painting as object.
Influences
I have a strong interest in the St Ives painters Winifred Nicholson, Roger Hilton and Alfred Wallis. I am also very inspired by the work of the Fauves and of Picasso, particularly prints and ceramic decoration. Many aspects of crafts and the decorative arts have an impact on the content and surface of my painting. I am strongly drawn to ceramic and weathered surfaces.
Areas of work
Community arts
Exhibiting
Schools work
Workshops
Qualifications and training
- 1997 First Class BA Hons, Fine Art Painting, Bretton Hall College, University of Leeds, West Yorks
- 1994 Foundation Diploma: Distinction, Kent Institute of Art and Design, Maidstone, Kent
Solo exhibitions
- 2012 Jo Aylward - paintings, Black Douglas Gallery, Deal
- 2007 Solo show, Salt Gallery, Cornwall (more info)
- 2007 Exhibition of Recent Paintings, St. Jude's Gallery, Aylsham, Norfolk (more info)
- 2004 Solo show, Tea Rooms, Charleston House, nr. Lewes
- 2001 Solo show, Sanderson George & Peach Gallery, Holmfirth, West Yorks
- 2000 Within Spaces, The Long Gallery, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell
- 1999 Sanderson George and Peach Gallery, Holmfirth
Group exhibitions
- 2006 Group Exhibition, Salt Gallery, Cornwall
- 2006 Group Exhibition, Country House Art Fair, Guilton, Kent
- 2005 Mixed show, Opie Gallery, Cornwall
- 2005 Mixed show, Salt Gallery, Cornwall
- 2005 Mixed Show, Lund Gallery, Yorkshire
- 2003 Mixed Show, Cube Gallery, Bristol
- 2003 Mashamshire Arts Festival, Masham, Masham, North Yorkshire
- 2003 Mixed show, Woolff Gallery, Leonard Street, London
- 2003 Mixed show, Wonderwall Gallery, Cirencester
- 2003 Featured Artist, Kentmere House Gallery, York
- 2002 Joint exhibition, Linton Court Gallery, Settle
- 2002 Mixed exhibition, Artifex Gallery, Birmingham
- 2002 Group Exhibition, Wiseman Gallery, Oxford
- 2002 3 Resident Artists, Sanderson George & Peach, Holmfirth
- 2002 Six person show, Ropewalk Gallery, Hull
- 2001 Christmas Exhibition, Gold Gallery, Edinburgh
- 2001 Two person show, South Square Gallery, Bradford
- 2001 Affordable Art Fair, Business Centre, Battersea
- 2001 Mixed show, Inspire Gallery, Oxford
- 2001 Country Living Spring Fair, Business Design Centre, London
- 2001 Spring exhibition, Joem Gallery, Deal
- 2000 Leeds Art Fair, Corn Exchange, Leeds
- 2000 Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
- 1999 Christmas Exhibition, Linton Court Gallery, Settle
- 1999 New Works, The Bothy Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton
- 1998 Drawing close, Bolton Royd Gallery, Bradford
- 1998 Christmas exhibition, Sanderson George and Peach Gallery, Holmfirth
- 1998 The Aire Valley Arts Collection, Craven Museum, Skipton
- 1998 Aire Valley Arts, Clachanmore Gallery, Galloway
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