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​​​​Artist bio​ 

 

I am a mixed media artist. I use acrylic paint and collage. 

I am currently based in the Northeast and draw inspiration from the diverse mix of industrial and natural environments.

I respond to the landscape in either semi or full abstract. 

It is the landscape itself which defines my practice. Primarily I am drawn to interpret an emotional response.

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Group Shows

​March 2025 Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield, Wild Landscapes. One work exhibited. 

November 2024 Redcar Contemporary Art Galler, Affordable Art Fair. Two works exhibited.

July 2024 Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery, 'Summer Open' Exhibition. One work exhibited. 

June 2024 The Northern School of Art, Degree Show: Thirteen works exhibited. 

January 2024 Pineapple Black Arts, 'Last Shot' Exhibition: Two works exhibited.

January 2024 Northern School of Art, ‘En Plein Air’ exhibition: One work exhibited.

August 2023 Pineapple Black Arts, 'Summer Open' Exhibition: Two works exhibited.

August 2023 Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery, 'Summer Open' Exhibition: Three works exhibited.

February 2023 Redcar Palace, 'Open Call Act 1': Nine photographic works exhibited.

August 2022 Pineapple Black Arts, 'Summer Open' Exhibition: One work exhibited.

 

Solo Shows

 

6th – 10th January 2024 Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery, ‘Rotation’ solo exhibition.

Jo Forbes Opens her Solo Exhibition 'Rotation' at Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery - The Northern School of Art (northernart.ac.uk)

 

Additional projects and volunteering

April 2025 - present North East Museums volunteer

September 2024 - March 2025 Dorman Museum, volunteer collection auditor. 

June 2023 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Wildcard participant (season 9, episode 3)

 

Fine Art student Jo Forbes features as a wild card artists on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! - The Northern School of Art (northernart.ac.uk)

October 2020 - March 2021 Littlehampton Museum, volunteer collections administrator. 

Education

 

Fine Art BA (Hons), Northern School of Art: 2024 (first class)

Arts and Humanities BA (Hons), Open University: 2020 (2:2)

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