Jo Richards Hooker
With over 15 years of experience making art, Jo Richards Hooker is an established New Zealand Artist working in a variety of materials including ceramics, glass and stone. Her work is calming and uplifting with lovely lines and flow. Form and shadow are pivotal in her sculpture work, and a colourful palette emerging in her paintings. Themes of movement such as birds and boats are threaded throughout her work as well as shapes inspired by organic forms particularly leaves, water, trees and landscapes.
When Jo isn't creating in the studio she is working as a Legal Assistant at Ellice Tanner Hart, or going on awesome adventures with the love of her life, Paul Hooker and their gorgeous dog Rex. Paul's love of surfing has been a great influence on Jo, taking them to the beautiful Coromandel which is known to have some of the best beaches in the world. Great coffee, some yoga, spending time with their adult children, family and friends, a walk on the beach or in the bush with some creative art making thrown in, is Jo's perfect day. It is no surprise that themes of nature and the ocean are reflected in Jo's work.
The sculptor who likes to paint.
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
- Pablo Picasso
Testimonials
B & S
“We really love Jo's art. It goes beautifully in our house! Sonia and I are thrilled!"
DL
"The wedding was absolutely beautiful and both the bride and groom loved the sculpture, which I was so happy about!"
JM
“Thank you for another incredible piece. I now own three pieces and each is very unique. It's very special to be able to have your pieces in my collection of New Zealand ceramics and I am looking forward to adding some more in the coming months. Always such lovely friendly and super speedy interactions as well, if you are thinking about investing in Jo's work don't hesitate."
SS
“I've wanted one of Jo's pieces for a longtime and saw another piece I just loved so I decided to just treat myself!”
PS
“As the proud owner of a paddle purchased from the Artist Room Dunedin I would like to add Feather 1V to my home.Thank you so much for your help.
Transforming an old rugby man into a lover of art!
We live in Carey’s Bay surrounded by kererū and tūī so the paddle and feather are very symbolic”