British painter Joanne, who works primarily in acrylic and oil, graduated in 1993 with a Visual Arts (Hons) degree from De Montfort University, UK. Since then, Joanne's work has continued to evolve. After moving her studio to Zug, Switzerland, in 2007 from the UK, she combines drawing, photography, and painting to create expressionistic and dramatic landscapes in her own language. While her roots lie in Cheshire's hedgerows and dairy farms, it was only when arriving in Switzerland that Joanne became dedicated to showcasing the landscape, movement, and energy of the environment of her new home.
Joanne runs a successful studio where she sells prints and original artworks. She regularly exhibits her work both in Switzerland and internationally and has been selected twice for the prestigious juried Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London, in 2016 and 2021.
After nearly 18 years living in the Swiss Alps, Joanne is busy relocating back to the hedgerows and sprawling hills of East Cheshire.
FROM ZUG TO CHESHIRE 2025
Artist Statement
"I love to connect with the landscape around us is my world of light and colour. I aim to translate my emotions into preliminary sketches that guide my larger-scale works. Immersed in the presence of my subject, I find a deep connection. Moving to Switzerland revealed nature’s grand sculptures and dramatic skies, echoing Constable’s paintings. Here, my voice finds its strongest resonance.
My art reflects a profound bond with my late father, allowing us to see the world together through my eyes. My pieces capture both moments of joy and the turbulence of life. As an expressionist, my work is a dialogue between my inner self and the world, enabling me to tell my story and convey my emotions in a deeply personal manner".
Artist CV
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BA (Hons) Degree in Visual Art, De Montfort University UK 1990 - 93
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Post Grad Higher National Certificate in Multi-Media and Web Design
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Art and Design Foundation Course, University entry 12 months
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Diploma of Higher Education in Visual Arts
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Intermediate Certificate in Art and Design Ceramics
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Digital Art 5-week course Royal Drawing School London
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2024 10-week Amination course, Royal Drawing School London
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2024 8-week 2nd-semester Amination course, Royal Drawing School London
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2013 Founder of Simply Paint and Designs, now Artibus, Self-employed Artist Registered
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2015 Bergwasser, Bromer Art Collection, CH
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2016 Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London UK (juried)
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2021 Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London UK (juried)
Memberships
Newcomer at Visarte
Verein Kunst Schwyz November 2024
2012 Active member of the Guild of Swiss Mountain Painters GSBM.
Exhibitions
Feb 1st till 25th Feb 2025
Fasnacht - Verein Kust Schwyz group exhibition
Kultur Haus Maihof
Küssnacht am Rigi
October 26th till 3rd Nov 2024
Zugernesse Trade Fair group exhibition
Group show with Kultur Haus Maihof
Zug, Switzerland
June 6th till 27th June 2024
KunstAKT group exhibition
Kultur Haus Maihof
Küssnacht am Rigi
April 15 til June 2024
Solo Exhibition Behind the Mountains
AWC Zurich
8008 Zurich
December 2023
Group Christmas Exhibition
Kulturhaus Maihof Association
6403 Küssnach
2023 - Feb 2024
Galerie Hiller
8703 Erlenbach, Zurich
2023 - Feb 2024
Kunst Kiosk
Galerie Vitrine, Luzern
2023 October
Divulgarti Eventi al Ducale
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti,
16121 Genova GE, Italy
2023 July
The Holy Art Gallery
London, UK
2022
Dessin, Galerie Vitrine, Lucerne
Stiftstrasse 4, 6006 Lucerne
2022
Group exhibition in Altestadthalle
Solo Steinhausern, praxis for Homeopathy
Summer 2021
The Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition London (juried)
Jan - September 2021
Migros Golf Zentrum Holzhausern
2019
Atelier Galerie. Baden.
La Paletta, Flims.
Galerie Karouzou, Zurich
2018
Gemeindezentrum Volketswil
Raiffeisen Bank, Meilen
Art Group Zug, Altstadthalle, Zug
30 Jahre GSBM, Kornschütte Luzern
2017
Villa Meier-Severini, Zollikon, Zurich
Leichtigkeit, Altstadthalle, Zug
GSBM, Galerie KSU, Stadthaus, 3800 Unterseen
2016
The Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition London (Juried)
Der Gipfel, Seefeld, Zurich
British Embassy, Bern
2015
Bergwasser, Bromer Art Collection,
Swiss Landscapes, INA Dederer Gallery, Zurich
2014 and earlier
StafArt14, Stäfa, Zurich, Switzerland
Drawing Exhibition, Lausanne, Switzerland
Gipfelwelten, Grindelwald, Switzerland
Solo Ascents, AWC, Zurich
Alpenstein, Appenzell, Switzerland
Meilen Kreativ, Meilen, Switzerland
Exhibition in Nothwich
1993 Degree Exhibition at DMU, Leicester, UK
Current Exhibition
PERMANENT COLLECTION @
Studio suspended due to relocation
32 Hinterbergstrasse
Steinhausern 6312
I am always delighted to welcome guests to my
workplace and gallery.
It is my creative nest and a charming space for visitors to view my work, developing pieces, and where I teach.
Aspiring artists looking to develop their craft can join me at the studio for one-on-one mentoring.
I guide them to improve their skills and technique and establish their unique artistic identity.
If you would like to visit or have an inquiry about mentoring please contact me.
Excited to be opening a new studio soon in my home country.
FROM ZUG, SWITZERLAND TO CHESHIRE, ENGLAND
Collaborations
Charitable Work
Collectors
In my role as a painter, I have had the opportunity to make a difference by supporting various organizations and charities.
I have been fortunate enough to have caught the attention and patronage of several great art collectors over the years, ranging from individual art enthusiasts to my primary collector, who has accumulated over ten of my paintings. I am deeply appreciative and honoured to have their support, and I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of them, especially to Schneider AG and their staff.
