Wednesday 7 December 2011

World Human Rights Day

Hidden Truths By Jo Howell 2011
mixed media on canvas
100cm x 100cm
On the 10th December 2011, on World Human Rights Day, all of the hard work that myself, the other artists, the workshop participants, and of course Arcadea Disability Arts will be brought together in a wonderful exhibition to be held in the Centre for Life, Newcastle with the preview running between 6pm and 9pm. I will be running around like a headless chicken on friday helping the guys to hang everything, and I am really excited to see the other artworks that the other artists have made in response to the theme.

In the exhibition I will be showing a series of 3 canvas works, as well as between 2 and 4 digital photo montages showing the work created by the people who took part in the workshops, and all of the work will be available for the public to purchase. I am also very proud to say that my images were used in the advertising from both Arcadea and The Centre for Life, and one even appeared in the Crack magazine- so it's all been great exposure. In fact my images were also used in The British institute of Human Rights roadshow that hit 16 locations across the UK, giving even more people the chance to see some of my work!
Photo Montage (Detail)
By Jo Howell (and the workshop participants) 2011
Not only will I be taking part in the exhibition that day but I will be up at the crack of dawn to assist with the Sunniside Christmas market set-up. I will be in Creative Cohesion from 9am until around 4pm doing Christmas card making family workshops so come on down and get involved. There will be loads happening on the day and it's the perfect chance for you to buy some unique hand made Christmas presents for the family.

See you there! In the meantime, for more information follow me on facebook or check out my website!