Jo Sykes
A semi-abstract, expressive artist melding landscape with reflections on life, I take elements of actual landscape to visually describe our internal, subconscious, emotional and reactive ‘landscape’. My paintings bring to your home beautiful places you can escape to. They can also give a voice to your subconscious trying to make sense of your place in the world. On my website at www.josykesart.com I describe in more detail the process behind my paintings.
In paint I work mainly with oil and cold wax medium, working quickly and responsively to the moment, building up and working with layers in a dance of hiding and reveal. For drawing I love the simplicity and slow, gentle pace of working in graphite – the resulting monochrome images are pleasing and calming, yet pull you in closer to see the complexity and detail.
Some images about me
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"Landscapes to loose yourself in; landscapes to find yourself."
Connection to Yorkshire
I have lived in Yorkshire for most of my life. I am a down-to-earth Yorkshire lass.
Categories
All
mixed-media
graphite
oil
Art At The House
Quick Description
Art At The House is a community interest company formed by local artists in Huddersfield. It aims to bring local artists together with the community in an exciting weekend with over 50 different artists covering fine art, textiles, ceramics, glassware, photographs to name just few. There are also w...more
Date:
From 17/09/2022 To 18/09/2022
Location:
Cliffe House, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, UK
Shelley Art Group Spring Exhibition
Quick Description
Members of Shelley Art Group work together all year looking at different styles and techniques, and perfecting our own work. This exhibition gives the artists chance to show and sell their work. There will also be prints, cards and other gifts where the art has been used to decorate the item. There...more
Date:
From 03/04/2022 To 03/04/2022
Location:
Shelley, Huddersfield, UK
