Jo Bear

Indigenous artist Jo ‘Bear’ Shiell who explores self-expression through various mediums.

'My creative themes are interconnection with nature- through landscapes & seascapes, Birthing - creativity.'

Jo developed her signature art mode when studying studio ceramics in the 90s, developing a style that featured a harmonious blend of clay, wrought iron, Perspex, glass, wood and natural materials. Her recent ‘Ancestral Colours’ series using ceramics and mixed media to explore the interplay of family heritage and cultural diversity. Her works provoke introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the past, present, and future threads that bind us.