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, full of delicate details and ethereal animal forms. 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.

Following an intense period of grief after the loss of her beloved Wolfy, Rose's work underwent a profound transformation. A transcendent, almost spiritual energy emerged, propelling her into a new creative era. This shift culminated in an entirely fresh body of work throughout 2024 — a raw, emotive exploration of loss, resilience, and the powerful beauty that can rise from heartbreak.

Rose's work seamlessly blends elements of folk art with a contemporary, rebellious edge. Rich with narrative, her paintings explore the fragility of life, the passage of time, and the beauty found in grief, renewal, and transformation. They invite viewers to look closer — to uncover hidden elements and layers of meaning beneath the surface.In her boldest work yet, Rose embodies the energy, sensuality, and unapologetic power of a woman liberated from constraints, limitations, and expectations. Her studio practice channels this spirit, balancing the delicate with the primal, the serene with the wild — creating art that is, at its core, fearless, authentic, and fiercely alive.