Jo Wu 1995

Lives in Ghent. Works in Ghent.

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Josilda da Conceição

Jo Wu (1995, TW)’s work explores the possibility of healing through building an intimate relationship with nature. Her work draws from daily meditative observation of nature such as plants, trees, and water around her, and results in poetic expressions of the inner sensation felt within the process. These sensations and their diverse expressions are presented by the multi-layered movement, illusive gestures, and landscape-like imagery in her painting, as well as her written work of poetry where senses/sensation often dominate(s) and interrupt(s) the story narrative. She regards her artistic practice as means to create chances of healing and transcend the sensation of loss and grief to a personal and bodily truth that is at the same time impersonal and universal. Jo participated in the study of literature before completing her bachelor of fine art at Minerva Academy in Groningen with honour. Currently, she is in the trajectory of master of fine arts in painting at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) in Gent, Belgium.

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Summer in the City - part 2

The summer programming at galleries is always slightly different. No solo shows with household names during the summer, but often group exhibitions. Two weeks ago, we talked about three galleries that offer a platform to recent graduates and new talents. This time, you can read about three galleries that have chosen to present an overview of artists from their programme. An excellent opportunity for visitors to get to know a gallery’s programme in a single visit.

Wouter van den Eijkel

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matter is matter that doesn’t matter

Jo Wu, Meng-Hsuan Chin, Lisette de Greeuw

16 dec - 20 jan 2024, Amsterdam, Nederland

Art Rotterdam 2023

Vincent Verhoef, Jo Wu, Joeri Woudstra, Patricia Werneck Ribas

8 feb - 12 feb 2023, Rotterdam, Nederland

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Education
2022-(2024) Master in Fine Arts in Painting, The Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK), Ghent, BE
2016-2021 BA in Fine Art (cum laude), Minerva Art Academy, Hanze Hogeschool, Groningen, NL
2013 - 2015 Foreign Languages and Literatures (participated in BA program), National Taiwan University, Taipei, TW

Residency & Program
2019-2020 Perdu Writing Workshop (Schrijfworkshop), Foundation Perdu, Amsterdam, NL
2018 24-hour Residency, Kunsthuis SYB, Beetsterzwaag, NL

Group Exhibition
2023 The Professional Fool, KASK, Ghent, BE
2023 Art Rotterdam, with Josilda da Conceicao Gallery, NL
2021 Noorderlicht International Photo Festival, Groningen, NL
2021 Detour, Groningen, NL
2021 Green Light Exhibition, Groningen, NL
2020 Storyteller, May Day Exhibition, Online Exhibition
2020 Third-Year Expo, Academy Minerva Groningen, NL
2018 Shaky Ground Festival, Groningen, NL
2018 Unfixing Histories, Groningen, NL

Publication
2021 A Debate on Water, poetry collection. Publisher: Eric Su. Editor: César Reigosa Soler. Book design: Hiu Ching Chan, Tiffany
2020 I believe last sentences are real, zine publication featuring the work of eight participants in Schrijfworkshop Perdu 2019, guided by Jeroen van Rooij

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