Jo Rose is a Hampshire-born contemporary artist whose work spans an extraordinary emotional and physical range — from delicate, contemplative  pieces to raw, explosive large-scale works. She has exhibited extensively in London and across the South West, bringing her evocative, powerful work to a broad national audience.

Her practice is rooted in nature, folklore, and music, transforming fleeting moments into richly layered, deeply emotive worlds. Inspired by the colours, textures, and wildlife of her surrounding landscapes, Rose captures intimate snapshots of her walks through photography and sketchbooks. These moments become the foundation for her art, evolving in the studio into opulently textured, enchanting paintings. Guided by music, her process is both instinctual and cathartic — a visceral, physical reaction that fuels her creative flow. Some days this leads to intricate, meditative works that are quiet, reflective, and full of delicate details and ethereal narrative, inviting viewers to look closer and uncover hidden elements beneath the surface. Other days, it drives her to create bold, untamed pieces — explosions of movement and raw energy where form and texture collide in a riot of mark-making and vibrant expression.

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