I’m Jo Howell. I’m an analogue photography fanatic!
I’ve been working as a professional photographic artist since I left Uni in 2009. I use photography and art to develop projects for participation. I work commercially to photograph 3D artworks like glass sculptures. I create short films, animations, books, and whatever takes my fancy at any given time!
What do I do?
Photography Services
I offer commercial studio and location based photography for 3D artists. I have a brilliant studio, lighting, and plenty of creativity.
Cyanotype
I would probably say that this is one of my favourite methods of my practise because I can do it from home or in the yarden!
Project Development
Since 2009, I have used alternative photographic process and printmaking techniques to create amazing participation projects for communities.
Make art!
I create original artwork all of the time. I make prints, photographic objects, films, installations, and so much more.
Work of note
#LovePyrex
2022
Working with Sunderland Museum and Sunderland Culture to photograph people with their pyrex to celebrate the centenary of the company.
A moment in time
2020
Working with East Durham Creates to produces a 6 week course combining online meetings with photography challenges delivered to the door.
#Untitled10
https://phmuseum.com/MaverickartJo/story/me-mary-eleanor-8cc90bd8bb
2019 – 2020
Selected artist for juried commission at the Bowes Museum, County Durham.
Look and inspire pinhole photography project
https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/6489725-look-inspire
2014 – 2017
Project developed by artist with funding from The Cultural Spring, The Art Studio Sunderland, and Gentoo housing group.
In:Between Studio
2022
Working with Arcadea Disability Arts in Newcastle to fundraise for the charity. Launch March 8th 2022.
#GemTrail
2021 – 2022
Working with Discover Brightwater, Groundworks NE and multiple partners to create an art trail inspired by community engagement. Launch September 2022.
#wearexperimenting
2018 – 2019
Selected artist for large scale community participation project looking at the cross currents between science and photography.
The Big Picture: The art of sport
2010 – 2013
A collaborative participation project resulting in a public artwork created as a legacy for the Cultural Olympiad 2012.
Let’s make something together.