Jo Gallagher

Flora and Fauna of New Zealand, But Not As You Know It

Using native birds and animals as both object and subject enables her to voice her interest in the idiosyncratic and distinctive world we live in.

Living in the small King Country settlement of Piopio, Jo draws inspiration from its rugged landscapes, rural character, and warm-hearted community.

Primarily a contemporary realist, she increasingly incorporates humour into her work, using native birds and animals to explore the idiosyncrasies of the world. Her current pieces play with language, symbolism, and entrenched beliefs, rendered in acrylic on boxed plywood or canvas. Giclée reproductions are printed on 340gsm cotton rag with archival inks.

Using native birds and animals as both object and subject enables her to voice her interest in the idiosyncratic and distinctive world we live in.

Living in the small King Country settlement of Piopio, Jo draws inspiration from its rugged landscapes, rural character, and warm-hearted community.

Primarily a contemporary realist, she increasingly incorporates humour into her work, using native birds and animals to explore the idiosyncrasies of the world. Her current pieces play with language, symbolism, and entrenched beliefs, rendered in acrylic on boxed plywood or canvas. Giclée reproductions are printed on 340gsm cotton rag with archival inks.