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“Your sculptures have an enduring quality. When I first saw your sculptures it was in a garden setting, and they took my breath away. The sensuous curves and the beautiful tactile stone looked so elegant and I loved the way I kept on wanting to look at them. It’s the curves and twists that really draw me to them, suggesting something more about emotions that are felt rather than seen. I knew these would be something that I’d never tire of and would enjoy for many years.”

Leila Godden, Contemporary Painter

“The two pieces have made our home a more beautiful place to live, thank you for putting your spirit into them.”

- Tony, Professional Guitarist

“…the serenity and simplicity of the form became a focus for meditation while listening to music and soon became part of our home.”

- Keith & Ann, Architects

“Every time I go upstairs I am uplifted of the joy of your ‘lovers’ it it is flowing, calm and almost transcendent, the curves meditative and magical.”

Mrs M .Vine, Hastings

“Your sculptures have an enduring quality. When I first saw your sculptures it was in a garden setting, and they took my breath away. The sensuous curves and the beautiful tactile stone looked so elegant and I loved the way I kept on wanting to look at them. It’s the curves and twists that really draw me to them, suggesting something more about emotions that are felt rather than seen. I knew these would be something that I’d never tire of and would enjoy for many years.”

Leila Godden, Contemporary Painter

“The two pieces have made our home a more beautiful place to live, thank you for putting your spirit into them.”

- Tony, Professional Guitarist

“…the serenity and simplicity of the form became a focus for meditation while listening to music and soon became part of our home.”

- Keith & Ann, Architects

“Every time I go upstairs I am uplifted of the joy of your ‘lovers’ it it is flowing, calm and almost transcendent, the curves meditative and magical.”

Mrs M .Vine, Hastings

“Your sculptures have an enduring quality. When I first saw your sculptures it was in a garden setting, and they took my breath away. The sensuous curves and the beautiful tactile stone looked so elegant and I loved the way I kept on wanting to look at them. It’s the curves and twists that really draw me to them, suggesting something more about emotions that are felt rather than seen. I knew these would be something that I’d never tire of and would enjoy for many years.”

Leila Godden, Contemporary Painter

Messages from the Heart

Unique hand carved stone sculptures

"I feel so privileged to have one of your sculptures. She exudes personality and a sensual serenity. To me she is not just an ornament gathering dust, but a living breathing form. It is hard to walk past her without stopping and taking a breath or touching her to absorb her calm energy."

Jon, Retired Tree Surgeon

Jo's work

Step into a world where the timeless elegance and the resilience of stone meets contemporary artistry. 

All of Jo’s sculptures are designed and meticulously hand-carved by herself, ensuring that every piece is a unique creation.  Every client can be assured they possess an original, bespoke work of art and this makes every sculpture an even more treasured addition to any home or garden scape.

Jo's sculptures are celebrated for their beauty and distinctive style, characterized by sensuous curves and flowing lines. Her large heads especially, with their unique style, transcend mere aesthetics, inviting viewers to explore the delicate balance between strength and grace. This remarkable ability to transform a raw boulder of rock into such fluid and serene forms is a testament to her craftsmanship and creative vision.

The passion Jo has for her work has captivated collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.

"My objective with every sculpture I design and carve is to create something beautiful, something that flows with its curves and lines - a creation that when the viewer observes it there is an internal as well an external shift in them taking them into a harmonious way of being. When I sculpt I am fully immersed in this natural state of being, even if at a challenging time during the creation I may step out as my head questions my actions!

I am a self taught stone carver, although I have picked up tips from some amazing stone masons & sculptors along the way! I do not work from a maquette, it is full trust in the flow of the creation. We can never compete with Mother Nature, but for me discovering a little mystery within each piece of stone I acquire both excites and motivates me.

A client once described my work as the New Art Deco, a contemporary style which exudes serenity with its curves and sensuality, yet for me there have been no definable influences on my style, only my own growth and awareness. I love keeping my style unique by only using my own designs to work from or by intuitively free carving, it is only this way that I can speak my truth through my work. This is not to say my style has not developed over the years - it is a wonderful and sometimes surprising journey!"

Commissions

As an artist, Jo welcomes the opportunity to create unique designs for clients. She is passionate about her sculpting, and always looks forward to an opportunity to deliver a creation that exceeds expectations.

Anyone interested in a viewing of her latest work is very welcome to arrange a visit to the stone yard and gallery where she works in Brede, East Sussex.

View my latest pieces in my sculpture gallery.

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