Artist Statement
JoAnna (Jo) Howlett (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist and arts administrator from Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). Their sculpture-centric practice often addresses themes of connection, embodiment, and philosophical inquiry. Recently their work has involved exploring tradition and superstition in the lobster fishing industry as well as their relation to it, through a mixture of photo, video, and sculpture.
Biography
JoAnna Howlett currently resides in Souris, PEI where they make work out of their home studio. Their educational background includes a BA in Philosophy from the University of Prince Edward Island, a diploma in Cabinetmaking and Wood Manufacturing from Holland College, and a certificate in Studio Art from NSCAD University. JoAnna is passionate about the Island arts community and has worked with PEI organizations such as Art in the Open and this town is small. She currently works for CreativePEI as the Project Coordinator for the Creative Well-Being Initiative - a project that aims to improve the well-being of Island artists and creative sector workers. During the Spring she fishes lobster out of Naufrage, and in the Summer she co-organizes Spud Fest, a music festival in Souris, PEI.
