Midlands, UK
Jo McChesney, Hidden Pool, 3 colour Woodcut print, print size : 78 x 62cm, framed size 100 x 85cm, edition of 60, £420
Jo McChesney, Moon Light, Woodcut on Japanese Paper, 95 x 50 cm, framed, £420
Jo McChesney, Sunlight on Frozen Air, Woodcut Print on Japanese Paper, 80 x 54cm, Edition of 60, £395
Jo McChesney, Luminous, Woodcut Print on Japanese Paper, 76 x 50cm, Edition of 60, £395
About the Artist
Jo McChesney graduated from Bath Academy of Art where she specialized in illustration for her degree, later on studying for an MA in printed textiles. After a career involving textile design, illustration and part – time lecturing, her interest in print inspired a trip to Kyoto, Japan to study the traditional technique of woodblock printmaking.
Her current work combines her knowledge of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with a distinctly western approach to image making. She draws upon the natural world, and focuses on fleeting moments in time for her inspiration.
Selected Exhibitions
2023
Plum tree Gallery Bambury Solo show Upcoming
Art House Leicester Upcoming
Eye of the Beholder 2 Upcoming
2022
Leicester Open 2022
Leicester Print Workshop Members Show
Leicester Society of Artists Annual Exhibition
Tarpey Gallery Winter Exhibition
Eye of the Beholder Spencer House Gallery
Compton Verney Print Show
Spencer House Gallery Metamorphosis
Printfest – Award winner
Tarpey Gallery On Paper Group Show
2021
Bath Society of Artists Open
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair 2021
Compton Verney Print Show
2020
RWA Open
Wells Contemporary
Winter Exhibition Tarpey Gallery
LSA Open
Small Print Exhibition 6
2019
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
The Original Print Show Zilla Bell Gallery curated by Norman Ackroyd
Wirksworth Art Festival
Tarpey Gallery Derby
Leicester Open
LSA Open Award Winner Leicester
Harley Open
2018
LSA Open (Prize Winner Leicester Print Workshop)
2017
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
2016
West End Gallery
Moreton Gallery
2015
Wistow Gallery
West End Gallery Leicester
2014
Morton Gallery
2013
Patchings Art Centre Centre Art in Primary Schools Project
2012
Spring Show Moreton Gallery
Contemporary Printmakers Show Cambridge Contemporary Art
Contemporary Printmakers Exhibition Shire Hall Staffordshire
2011
The Barn Gallery Patchings Nottingham September 2011 Solo Exhibition
Weston Park Gallery Shropshire November 2011 Solo Exhibition
Winterbourne Gallery Birmingham November 2011 Solo Exhibition
Young Curators Exhibitions RBSA Birmingham
Kiwa 6th Exhibition Kyoto Japan
Tutors Exhibition RBSA Birmingham
Candidates Exhibition RBSA Birmingham
Beetroot Tree Derbyshire
The Gallery Great Horkesley Colchester
2010
Rugby Art Gallery Solo show (prize winner)
Leicester Open Exhibition (prize winner)
Cafe Exhibition Solo show RBSA Birmingham
Print Biennial RBSA Birmingham (highly Commended)
Ludlow Summer Exhibition
Lund Gallery York
Tarpey Gallery Derby
KIWA Open Kyoto Japan
Worcester Open
West Midlands Open Birmingham
2009
Rugby Open (Winner)
Tarpey Gallery Derby
Snape Maltings Gallery Hampshire
Derby Open
RWA Open Print Bristol
Ludlow Summer Exhibition (Highly Commended)
Ridware Gallery Staffordshire
RBSA Open Prize (Highly Commended) Birmingham
Originals Print Mall Galleries London
RBSA Candidates Exhibition Birmingham
2008
Sway Open Hampshire
Originals Print Mall Galleries London
Manchester Open
RBSA Open Birmingham
City Gallery Leeds
2007
Rugby Open (Special Commendation)
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Rugby Open
Leicester Open
Residencies
Artist in Residence Loughborough University 2011 – 2012
Castle Park Heritage Festival 2011