The Free Spirits collection of paintings and prints was produced mostly by Jo in 2020 the year of the first pandemic lockdown. Many of the works are included in Free Spirits: Loss in Lockdown Exhibition of April 2021.
When South London artist Jo Sharpe and poet Rachel Sambrooks lost their fathers during lockdown, the restrictions on seeing them or attending a funeral were heartbreaking. They collaborated on this project that explores their creative response to grief and to form a memorial space for others.
The Free Spirits: Loss in Lockdown exhibition of art and poetry was a tribute to those close to us who died during a time of limited contact and absence. The exhibition opened on 13th April 2021 at Studio 9, The Old Stable Block, Oaks Park, Croydon Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM7 3BA. Viewings can be made by appointment.
Jo’s Free Spirits collection includes many works on the theme of birds as a metaphor for the free spirits during the pandemic lockdown. The exhibition also features works of art and poetry created by other local artists from the London Borough of Sutton who have lost loved ones in lockdown.
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Blue and gold heart art print – Follow your heart and enjoy the journey
- £20.00 – £45.00
- This art print makes a great little gift to those you love. It comes with an original gold heart. Follow your heart and enjoy the journey can be a valentines or anniversary gift or a gift to a best friend or son or daughter. Jo can also change the colours so it could even be in your fella's favourite sports…
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Follow your heart Art Print in various colour choices
- £30.00
- Jo is a great believer in following your heart and this print was produced just before her eldest son went off to university. The colours can be changed and Jo can even make the hearts sparkle should you wish! Other sizes and framed prints are also available special order. Just email Jo with your requirements.
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A neutral minimalist art print of the winter sun lighting up the Norfolk sky
- £30.00 – £45.00
- I very much enjoyed making this artwork and others during Lockdown 2. It was art therapy as my dad had recently died. In making this artwork , I wanted to show a winter sun lighting up sky above the brown Norfolk fields. The prints are available in other sizes and can be framed. Please get in touch if you would…
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