Jo Cook Artist | Public figure
Jo Cook Artist
Phone: +61 416 121 154
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25.01.2022 It felt very cathartic making this little piece. It’s mixed media and encaustic (wax) on an old piece of board. I’m going to hang her as a kind of beacon of hope for the future
24.01.2022 You may or may not know that I am a huge fan of upcycling/recycling using vintage bits and bobs in some of my pieces. Today I was looking for some ‘bits’ and came across some old earrings made by ME in the late ‘80’s when big earrings were ‘big’. Anyhow one of my lovely friends had bought these from me way back when and then gave me a big box of old costume jewellery when she did a big clean up. I am so delighted to give them yet another go around in some new jewellery I am making. Made me chuckle inside. Thank you @robbie52a
24.01.2022 Another piece for a project I am putting together. Not quite finished and will give her some space for a bit. It’s on A3 canvas and can’t begin to tell you how many layers it contains but loved the process and experimentation. Even some sewing at the end
23.01.2022 https://bluethumb.com.au/artworks/search/jo%20cook
23.01.2022 This piece was created after the terrible massacre in NZ last year. It’s called ‘Love always wins’ and was done in collaboration with sculptor Ted Moran. After a stint at Redhill Gallery she went to an exhibition in Dalby recently and was sold before the opening. May her message ring out
22.01.2022 Doing up this inspiration and memory wall made me......totally happy! Old photos and postcards, memories of wonderful galleries overseas and some swatches and experiments of mine. Can’t recommend doing it highly enough. Now back to work.....
20.01.2022 These 3 ceramic angels are on their way to a new home for Christmas. Loved creating their little personas
17.01.2022 Holy Moly that was a steep learning curve. Just added my first product to my 'shop'. This labour of love is The Yellow Princess. She took many hours to create and I threw caution to the wind with experimenting with many techniques within the piece. My lovely neighbour Joe Kylie Cirillo helped me finish her. On the back of her neck it says 'Love one another that's all'. I love the bee on the front of her neck. Let me know what you think
17.01.2022 This piece called ‘With bells on’ literally has bells on it. It also proudly bears tags saying live, joy and peace. Her head nods sagely due to being connected with an old mattress spring. She will be at the @fishlanestudio market in Brisbane on Sat 12th December with loads of other fun stuff from me and several other artists. Save the date
16.01.2022 I adored making this plaster and material art journal. Adding rivets old rusty wire and vintage ephemera just makes my day...days actually. Time to be out of the doldrums and back to creativity. Lots of blank pages await
15.01.2022 I am so excited. Some of my art is now for sale on Bluethumb an online gallery. I would love you to have a look and read the stories behind each piece. For my artist friends out there you may want to sign up. You can also follow me and share my work. More coming soon woohoo https://bluethumb.com.au/artworks/search/jo%20cook
15.01.2022 Creative hours can take many forms. I loved creating this mosaic with my team at Sunshine Butterflies today as part of their ‘Big Masterpiece Day’ and recently shared a fun afternoon with my 6 year old friend Lily and mate Pam in Bicheno Tasmania. So much fun
13.01.2022 Stage one of a piece I am making. She looks like sleeping beauty right now but doubt she will by the end knowing me!!
12.01.2022 This is for you Aimee Stanyer and to all who can relate
12.01.2022 Lovely having time to Be, to create & to enjoy the good things in life in Bicheno, Tasmania at our place
11.01.2022 I am excited to tell you that my range of 12 gift cards is now available at Gibsons Homewares in Noosaville. They feature my artwork, blank inside with envelope and plastic sleeve. DM me for wholesale enquires #artcardsforsale #originalartnoosa
11.01.2022 Ready for the kiln. The first of a series of 3D figures with found objects and welding and...stuff. So excited
11.01.2022 I’m having a lot of fun bringing this piece to life. White raku clay. Now for the embellishments #wip #withbellson
08.01.2022 I enjoyed setting up ‘shop’ at Cooroy Butter Factory today. The Artisan Shop is open 10-3pm Tuesday to Sunday. A lovely community of artists and artists’ wares. A lovely outing
06.01.2022 ‘Bestowing Radiance’ Mixed Media on canvas 1.4m x 1m was delivered to Eumundi today for HOLA a small local art hotel opening later this year. Loved being asked to create a piece for this fabulous project
06.01.2022 Doing some sketches to make friends with a little mischief fairy sculpture commission I am starting
06.01.2022 I love the way these little heads take on their own personality. This is one of 3 pieces I am creating for a commission
04.01.2022 Looking forward to the next 3 days of Open Studios and have added some new items to view this weekend. Also my interactive painting is starting to take shape. Come along and add some ‘marks’ and advice. See the progression so far.......Noosa Open Studios
03.01.2022 It can't hurt to enter - It's FREE entry
02.01.2022 This little love is in the drying room for a few weeks . I can’t wait to see how she turns out #wipceramicsculpture
02.01.2022 Day 3 of Open Studios and so appreciative of all my visitors including old mate Dave. Love the new red dots today and the project is coming along
