Jo Whiteland
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From: 14th November 2024
Until: 8th January 2025 |
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I discovered my passion for batik whilst working with artists in Kota Baharu on the east coast of Malaysia in 1991.
On returning to the UK, I moved to Bristol and have continued to develop my own style of batik, repeating motifs to give the works life, depth and a sense of movement. The natural world provides an unlimited source of inspiration - my love of wildlife is reflected in my work. My father is a keen birdwatcher & fisherman, so as a child this is where I learnt much about and a love for birds and British wildlife. I work on white cotton lawn fabric using traditional wax pens & brushes to apply wax and painting on dyes to build up layers to give depth and colour. A final dip in the dye bath creates the characteristic crackled effect. Original batik paintings are for sale framed (please contact me directly if you are interested in purchasing an original or a commission). Alongside this I also produce limited edition giclee prints, cards and handmade lampshades. I have exhibited widely in the West Country (including WWT Slimbridge, & artist in residence at Nature in Art). My numerous commissions include health centres, and corporate, charitable trusts and private clients. |
Come and see Jo's work at Studio 3 Gallery.
