Jo Tunmer

Jo’s practice often depicts landscapes and she sometimes includes the encroachment of urbanity. It is the juxtaposition of these two themes that interest her, and form the basis of her work.

Jo is captivated by process - either by the layering of oil paint on canvas, or by ink and paper through printmaking. Jo's original hand-pulled prints focus on relief methods, primarily solarplate™ and woodcut. Chine collé, silver or gold leaf or watercolour pencils are often added after the print has been pulled on her hand-built press set within her Cambridge studio.

Originally trained in Furnishing Textiles and Interior Design Jo pursued an alternative career before returning to the arts. Returning from living in the USA for several years Jo embarked on further studies in advanced printmaking at the Curwen Print Study Centre. In 2018 Jo extended her studies further by completing an MA in Printmaking at Anglia Ruskin University, with Distinction.

Jo is the lead panellist for the Bloomsbury art book series ‘The City Through the Eyes of its Artists‘, founded by Emma Bennett, is an Specialist Artist Facilitator at Kettle's Yard and teaches in schools or private workshop environments.

Jo’s Cambridge Walkabout original Solarplate™ etchings can be found exclusively at Cambridge Contemporary Art. 

Go to our Printmaking Techniques page for more information on how these prints are created

Don’t hesitate to email us on info@cambridgegallery.co.uk or call us on 01223 324222 if you have any questions about specific pieces.

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