work – in the making

Stone Lithography June 2015

Drawing is key to great printmaking. This was the second Lithography workshop in Whanganui run by Alexis Neal, master printmaker— I was l...

No One Choice...

Nature of type … continues

The 'Nature of type' research post earlier now continues on... I have been revisiting the C-word book started in 2010. This book was all ...

Executive Toys

When presented as a 'Still Life' this executive toy intends to simulate the anticipation of waiting. A wood cut with Balls! One of a seri...

Level Playing Fields

I made this series of work to promote conversation about the 'level playing field' model currently applied in New Zealand education. Over...

Nature of Type

This current collaborative research is most relevant to the printmaking/bookarts, typography and publication papers currently taught in t...

Beyond the Frame

'Beyond the Frame' called for print work that was more than just a framed work. I was lucky to have my work selected for this show at the...

Strange is good series

'Enjoy Odd' 2014 Wooden Type with silk screen Enjoy, reminds us to embrace that which is outside a prescribed filter bubble adapted and f...

C words on the street!

Word on the Street a part of NZ book month... 9 March - 6 April 2013 is an installation of literary artworks in the Guyton Street area. w...

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Jo Giddens

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