Kokeshis On Their Holiday Adventures

SYDNEY - Sept. 14, 2014 - PRLog -- Their creations are referred to as "Kokeshis" as they come to life. Kokeshis debuted and sold at AIR gallery in New York & will be exhibited in Art Atrium & Sweets Gallery, Sydney in October, 2014.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Joy Hopwood who is the originator of the concept was a former Play School presenter / actor / author / film maker / artist who enjoys painting the whimsical backgrounds of various locations, both local and around the world. Joy is inspired by her collection of photos of her dream holiday destinations. Her naïve style, bright use of colour and simplicity are inspired by Ken Done and Kerrie Lester. She is constantly creating characters and stories in her mind that come to life either on film, paper or canvas.

Joolie Green, exhibiting visual artist and member of Japan Art Directory in Australia, whose work has been described as “Cleverly balanced to entice both the child and adult imagination” paints the detailed Kokeshi dolls into the various and unplanned scenes after Joy completes the background.

JOYJO will be exhibited at Sweets Gallery, 12th October, 2014

Part of the Feasts of Flavours festival in Summer Hill.

Sweets Gallery

Shop 4, 58-60 Carlton Cres,
Summer Hill, NSW 2130

For more information www.joy.net.au/JOYJO

www.facebook.com/JOYJOart

Joy Hopwood 0408 196950

Joolie Green 0417 282 857