About

Joanna Norman 1976

I grew up in Barnsley in the north of England and studied Social Psychology at Loughborough University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, I pursued a career in business systems working in New Zealand for a few years before returning to the UK.

I had studied Art at secondary school and returned to Fine Art a few years later, completing Bachelor of Arts modules at Sheffield College and Open College of the Arts.

As a visual artist my interests are broad, covering colour theory, abstraction and geometry as well as movement, atmosphere and nature. My materials and methods range from traditional drawing, painting and sewing to digital mediums. The works are responses to my surroundings both the natural world and man-made and aim to make the best use of the resource and visual stimulus available at a given location and situation. I am influenced by a host of contemporary and 20th century artists. Often diverse methods are combined to produce one individual piece. One example of a combination of styles is a geometric seascape.

In 2023 I was awarded funding from Arts Council England under the scheme for Developing Your Creative Practice.

Feedback is welcome and can be sent using the Contact page.