a gallery of conversations - a solo exhibition by jdwoof
a gallery of conversations - a solo exhibition by jdwoof
Past Performance
In The Theatre
July 6th - July 12th 2023

A Gallery of Conversations is a solo exhibition by Newham-based artist Jo Wood (aka jdwoof) to mark the completion of her 9-month residency at Applecart Arts.

 

The exhibition comprises a collection of paintings and drawings from Jo’s time at Applecart, drawn from stories and connections with the community in the historic Passmore Edwards building in East Ham.

Jo spent much of her time in residence painting and drawing conversations with a wide variety of people who work at or visit Applecart, as well as creating spontaneous pieces of art in response to the sights and sounds of the place.

This free exhibition runs from 6-12th July and features a collection of the original works created during her residency.

“These conversations were an opportunity for me to connect with people and follow our individual and shared fascinations with the world” - jdwoof

There is a free-to-attend private view event on the 6th July 2023 from 7 - 9.30 pm where you can come and view the collection for the first time, meet the artist, chat with other members of the community and take the opportunity to paint or draw.

Creative Team
Jo Wood Artist in Residence

Jo Wood aka jdwoof is artist in residence at Applecart Arts from October 2022 until early 2023. She is a self-taught painter and illustrator who is interested in the process of self-expression as much as what actually ends up on paper/canvas/wood/stone.


She has found this a useful way to find out more about how she is feeling and what she is thinking - as well as discovering the other things that are important to her day-to-day. She likes to work with others to encourage them to do the same, nudging people to try things out which might be held back by the fear or shame that they “can’t draw” or “don’t do art”.

She is happy to chat or do some making together, so do say hello or ask what she’s up to if you see her around at Applecart Arts.

You can also find her on instagram: @jdwoof or on her website: misswoodforthetrees.com