Jo Cooney

Artist Statement

My creative practice is a visual exploration of the sacred space where human existence intersects with divine destiny. Working primarily with a rich combination of acrylic paint, oil, fluid ink, watercolor, and luminous gold leaf on various substrates, I craft layered contemporary mixed media pieces that act as portals into a transcendent reality. My work bridges the gap between figurative representation and expressive abstraction, using heavy textures and complex color blending to translate the unseen into tangible form.

Whether capturing the honest gaze of an animal subject, the resolute posture of a fearless portrait, or the cosmic expansiveness of abstract works like IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), every mark on the surface is an invitation to see reality through different eyes. This journey is deeply anchored in a perspective of fearlessness and boundless wonder.

For me, painting is a response to the overflowing, vital pulse of divine love—a reality that is rich, limitless, and transformative. Through these vibrant textures and striking themes, I seek to disarm worldly anxieties, ignite the viewer's imagination, and mirror a bold, sacred identity untouched by shadows.