Jo Taylor has a fascination with ornament in architecture, with recent works taking aspects of the Rococo period as inspiration. Freedom of creativity and making each work unique is central to Jo’s practice. Whilst her works reference the historic, the outcomes are contemporary.
Jo’s studio practice is based in Wiltshire, UK. She has gallery representation with Vessel London, Rabley Gallery in Marlborough & Culture Object in New York.
Educational achievements include an MA in Ceramics with distinction (2012), BA in Ceramics (2005) and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (2007), all with Bath Spa University.
Career highlights include a commission by ITV in 2019 to interpret their logo as sculpture, filmed for an ident as part of project “ITV Creates”. During lockdown in 2020 she was commissioned by Crowood Press to write “Handbuilt Ceramics” published in October 2021. Her techniques feature in Ceramic Review Magazine‘s “Masterclass” article & accompanying film in September 2020.