JO THOMSON / PHOTO ARTIST
Jo Thomson is an experimental photo artist, working with both analogue and digital mediums.
Jo's natural curiosity to record and document the world led her to major in photographic studies at the London College of Arts (UK), followed by a 20 year career in the creative commercial world. In 2020, during pandemic restrictions, Jo embarked on a journey to rediscover her love of analogue photography and the magic of darkroom processes. After a period of experimentation she discovered that by removing the camera completely and using a direct contact method between the organic subject and the photographic material, objects could be recorded at their true scale and form. The result is an ongoing exploration of camera-less techniques, inspired by nature & organic forms, and featuring foraged botanicals & organic materials.
Press:
Ilford Photo Magazine 'Plants as a Negative'
In The Hills Magazine feature 'Meet the Maker'
Blogg TO 'Rooted in Nature'
Orangeville Banner 'Rooted in Nature'
Shelburne Press 'Rooted in Nature'
Shelburne Press 'Plantopia'
Exhibitions:
Shelburne Town Hall Art Gallery Solo Show 'Plantopia' | April 2024
Museum of Dufferin Solo Show 'Rooted in Nature' | Aug-Oct 2023
Streams 'Town Hall Takeover' Exhibition, Shelburne Town Hall | June 2023
The Headwaters Art Gallery, 'Wild & Free' exhibition | March - April 2023