Jo Thilwind

I live and work in Cheshire. Art, music, the natural world and my Son are my passions. Nature inspires and calms me and I strive always for my life and art to be one. Dreamspace is a concept as much as an overall title for my body of work. I love the idea of there being a space that exists between waking and dreaming, a place where the subconcious and concious minds meet. A place of magic and potential, truth and awareness.I'm free spirited & passionate,and find art & music a sacred & vital expression. I am inspired by a desire to communicate through my paintings and use the female form to express feeling. I hope for a spark of knowing to pass between the viewer and the painting, creating an interactive exchange within and without.I use 3D & Trompe L'oil techniques where possible to challenge perceptions of reality. The Mandalas are doorways, portals to create a connection & interaction so people can access a different mental space and hopefully feel something new within themselves. I believe art should always create a response. I embrace the concept of Mother Earth as a life giving force, and the love this inspires in me has influenced all my work.Enjoy x

Not many qualifications but I have been painting for over 25 years with a huge variety of media and commissions which has given me masses of experience. I am also an environmental artist and my installations are getting bigger!.I've had 2 solo exhibitions and have taken part in many others. I'm determined to make it!.I showcase my work all over the country, my website all over the world!.Im also keen to pass on my experience with workshops at my studio here in Dreamspace.

Exhibition at RAW SIENNA GALLERY. Knutsford, Cheshire. January 2012