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Boat into Harbour
by Jo Howell 2012
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Things have been really hectic this Summer! Work is still ongoing with
The Big Picture project coming to exhibition stage at the end of October. Its a great project that is now nearing an end.
On the 21st June I had a solo show at
Infinite Arts as part of the
Nile Street Solstice event. I helped to organise the show that included many of the Creative Businesses on our street. It was a summer extravaganza that combined Sunderland Art with music and creative activities. There was a great turnout of Sunderland's finest, and with the wine flowing freely, it was a celebration enjoyed by all.
I showed work in
Studio Q's Summer Salon on the same night, and I am pleased to say that the 2 pieces submitted to the salon sold straight away!
Watch the video of the
Nile Street Solstice event here.
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Dogs Balls
By Jo Howell 2012 |
I showed work at
The Washington Arts Centre as part of their Sea the See exhibition. Taking the theme of bringing the beach to Washington there was a range of work from a variety of artists, such as
Theresa Easton printmaker and
Anna Welsh illustrator , shown alongside some of my photographic prints.
The exhibition was well received and it ran from July 2012 until September 2012, so if you missed it don't worry some of the images have been included on this page.
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Coastal Flowers
by Jo Howell 2012 |
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Hand Cut Chips
by Jo Howell 2012 |
I have begun a project with the
National Glass Centre called the Story of Sunderland my role is as workshop leader and film editor. I am working with
ICOS (International Community of Sunderland) group, the aim of the project is that the group will produce a 'How to' style film about Sunderland's heritage in Glass Engraving. I will be working with
Sandra Snaddon glass engraver who will demonstrate to the group and who will be filmed doing her work. So watch this space for more information about this project.
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Pier
by Jo Howell 2012 |
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Minchella's Ice Cream
by Jo Howell 2011 |
The
Split Parade Exhibition was the first ever Split festival art show. Organised by
Emma Howe of Gigglebeats, it was an amazing array of images portraying the Sunderland Music scene including work from
Ian West,
Andy Martin and
Paul Burgess to name but a few. I sorted out the presentation the work then the curated the show that was held in
Creative Cohesion. You can see the
video blog from the Split Parade here.
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Pebbles
by Jo Howell 2012 |
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Shop
by Jo Howell 2012 |
And finally, I have been working with the wonderful
Arcadea Disability Arts as a creative companion. We have started a sketchbook together, created cards, lino prints, drawings, photographs and friendship bracelets, as well as visiting exhibitions together. This is the first time a role like this has been created, and so far it seems to be going really well. The lady I work with thoroughly enjoys our time together and she's coming up with some great ideas on how to progress her art.
So all in all, this Summer has been really busy with some very varied work and projects for Maverickart...
Hopefully Winter can be just as productive!
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