MAGIC VULVAS

Imagine a world where God is considered female. These paintings explore the power in female sexuality, divinity, creation and magic. Influenced by votives and talismans (taliswomans?) as well as religious iconography, they are richly painted and collaged, each with its own strengths and beauty.

Like all Jo Heckett’s painting they are meant to be experienced by the physical eye and body. They are layered with materials that play with the light such as iridescent and metallic paint, glitter, tissue paper, glaze, precious metals and stone. This means the art works change from moment to moment, imbued with aliveness and presence.

Click on the individual painting to see size, materials and detailed close-ups.