Skies

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.

  • Blue and gold heart art print – Follow your heart and enjoy the journey Quick View
  • Leaving the nest art print available in subtle pink and grey Quick View
    • Leaving the nest art print available in subtle pink and grey Quick View

    • Leaving the nest art print available in subtle pink and grey

    • £20.00 – £45.00
    • This print makes a great gift for someone close that might be moving on, e.g a daughter or son leaving home for university. The title can be 'leaving the nest' or 'Fly high my little bird'. (Or it can be left for you to write a personal title.  It comes mounted, wrapped in cellophane, perfect for fitting in a suitcase,…
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  • Follow your heart Art Print in various colour choices Quick View
    • Follow your heart Art Print in various colour choices Quick View

    • 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 contemporary gold sky painting called Free Spirits 80 x 80cm Quick View
    • A contemporary gold sky painting called Free Spirits 80 x 80cm Quick View

    • A contemporary gold sky painting called Free Spirits 80 x 80cm

    • £30.00 – £350.00
    • This spiritual artwork is called Free Spirits and would look wonderful in either a contemporary or traditional setting. Painted using gold acrylic paint, it looks brilliant in artificial light as it glimmers and looks really expensive! It comes alive in the space it is in. One feels calm and inspired just looking at it. 'You are welcome to 'try before…
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  • A neutral minimalist art print of the winter sun lighting up the Norfolk sky Quick View
  • Art print birds in sky being watched ( warm pink) Quick View
    • Art print birds in sky being watched ( warm pink) Quick View

    • Art print birds in sky being watched ( warm pink)

    • £45.00 – £125.00
    • Watching the free spirits is one of my new digitally produced print and is available in lots of different and contemporary colourways. I love it as I see myself as a free spirit and it feels quite spiritual yet a modern piece of contemporary art. This colour is a warm pink and works really well as a block of contemporary…
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  • A contemporary art print birds flying in sky is called Free Spirits Quick View
  • A contemporary art birds in sky painting called Free Spirits 80 x 80cm Quick View