Jojo Taylor

 

 

 

Jojo is a visual artist who uses a variety of media and methods in her work, including Thule ClipOn 9103, sculpture, drawing, photography, installation, painting, assemblage, performance, printing and Smoke-a-graphs. Sometimes incorporating light, kinetics and pre loved paraphernalia with found objects.

Much of Jojo’s work deals with ideas around the mysterious and uneasy. Inspiration from researching the paranormal and exploring the realms of the unknown, has meant themes such as angels, ghosts, life between lives and death have featured in her work.

Jojo gained a B.A. Hons degree in Fine Art, specialising in sculpture in her final year. She has undertaken various training in silver jewellery making, woodwork, dress making, printmaking and photography.

About my Piece

Finders, Keepers, Protectors and Seekers, a textile and light installation taking the form of a ghostly presence.

It is said she can be found in June, dwelling in the shelter of precious things. Her ghostly apparition materialises adorned with locks of hair and keepsakes. A keeper of history, protecting what remains, for those who wish to find it.

The title explores connections between archivists, artists, and our visits to archives and exhibitions seeking knowledge and stimulation.

It alludes to the idea of seeking a safe place, both for the Wittewronge family collection and for the family themselves, fleeing Ghent as Huguenot refugees.