Exhibition Opening: 'The Grotto Makers 2024' by Jo Howard

Jo Howard's artwork has always been intuitively connected to symbols, history, mythology and imaginings. This work specifically relates to a place for dreaming and the need to be surrounded or enclosed in a sanctuary. First conceived by obsessively drawing the winged figure reposed in a grotto (progression from former body of work, Angel Architecture), the oil paintings and hand-built ceramics combine to create an otherworldly atmosphere, a liminal space for dreaming. The Grotto Makers is an exploration of self, sanctuary and a place to be safe for creating and wondering, a difficult task in this increasingly frenetic world.

Creating meaning from self-introspection and connection to spiritual elements, Jo Howard's work is an exploration of what it means to be human, through colour, symbols and philosophic reflection.

Come and meet the artist Jo Howard - exhibition opens 2pm at Gallery on Track, on 7 July 2024