Biography
Joey Richardson, an internationally acclaimed turner and sculptor, is renowned for her delicate and richly hued wood forms. Born in 1964 in Lincolnshire, England, she grew up in the heart of Twigmoor Woods on a small farm, here, surrounded by trees, her love for wood, fauna and flora developed.
Her unique sculptures are inspired by nature, life experiences and imagination drawn from her inner self. She works predominantly in the medium of wood, but often incorporates cast glass, metal and photography into her creations.
Whenever possible Joey uses reclaimed local timber. As the passion of her heart meets the talents of her hands she personally sculpts each individual piece on a lathe, with the cutting, shaping and sanding all controlled with the eye. By adding new, innovative techniques:- piercing, color, texture and artwork for greater originality- Joey developed her philosophical view of her work. She explores and illustrates stories through symbolic form and repeated motifs creating a soul for each unique artwork allowing the viewer to see into the life of the piece.
In 2005 a Worshipful Company of Turners bursary and seven years later a Scholarship from The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Carpenters Company, funded development studies in America. In 2012 Joey was made a Liveryman of the Turners Company and in 2015 she was awarded the prestigious QEST Award of Excellence.
Her sculptures are held in many collections and can be seen in numerous museums and exhibitions all around the world. Inspiring others, Joey’s devotion and fluency in passing on her enthusiasm and knowledge is infectious and she regularly teaches and demonstrates all her techniques globally.
Joey is one of the leaders of the artistic wood movement which is developing in the UK. She is currently planning with QEST a large international wood art exhibition to be held in London.
‘‘Trees are a truly beautiful vital resource, and wood art allows nature’s designs to live on in our homes.’’