Jo Garner

Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and purchased for the permanent collection of the Kolumba Museum of Contemporary Art in Cologne. Her career continues to develop through an interest in people and an ability to communicate and collaborate on many levels. As an Artist in Residence at The School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University she is curating an exhibition to be held during London Craft Week 2021 which will focus on craft as an agency. Currently, she is concerned with the many strands involved in being a maker and the route to becoming an artist.

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Jo is heavily influenced by feelings of belonging and identity in relation to place. In a world of increasing division, she hopes to explore how objects and jewellery solidify our sense of self.

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Juxtaposing traditional fine jewellery skills with materials and political context which are inherently messy creates a body of work that allows her to challenge and critique themes that are influenced by current affairs.