Worlds In Harmony: Nature, nurture come together in Jo Stealey's art
"Life is comprised of mundane objects, moments and daily routines which provide the accretion of who we are," says artist Jo Stealey. "The often overlooked juxtaposition of a book, an old family photograph and a teacup on a shelf not only speak to my personal aesthetic, but also suggest a history while adorning my domestic environment. My grandfather's hammer which hangs in my studio alongside my other woodworking tools reminds me of him and my childhood every time I use it. These are objects that are indicative of my life story and history. These ordinary moments, unnotice...