Family Reflections

This is a self-portrait where I am with my family on a ferry moving away from the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Dani (the niece on the left in the reflection of my glasses) climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge with me. Shannon took me to the opera and more importantly took me backstage where I saw all the preparatory drawings that have happened for the opera over the years. Clearly, this exhibition has been about planning. In this space, I saw so much thought and planning captured in gesture drawings. It was amazing and an inspiration to plan for the future.

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Jo is the founder of True Gusto, an artistic enterprise specialising in creating historical murals and picture books that celebrate regional heritage, particularly focusing on areas such as Lightning Ridge, through Cunnamulla, to Yowah’s opal industry.
Through rich visual storytelling, Jo brings regional histories to life, fostering cultural preservation and community identity. Through her collaborative, research-driven practice, Jo transforms public spaces into dynamic educational platforms that empower communities across generations.
The story can be as simple as capturing the love between a man and his animal or as complex as reimagining the complex personality of historical figures such as the Eulo Queen and the even more complicated people who record their lives, like Hugh Sawrey.
If you would like to read articles about these themes on Medium https://medium.com/@jo_78184