Although Joanna’s work includes paintings with figures and still life, it’s safe to say her predominant subject is that of animals. From birds, reptiles and fish to bears horses, elephants, sloths and particularly dogs, Joanna has expertly captured creatures in paint.

But she hasn’t just represented them as we find them in the world as you can see from these images and you will hear all about her approach in this interview.

We talk about the lengths to which she went to study the anatomy of animals in her early art career including a trip to an abbatoir. She also talks about what she’s aiming to convey in her work and how humour plays an important role. She also recalls her meeting with Australian author Colleen McCullough whose portrait she painted (and which was shortlisted) for the 2014 Archibald Prize.

All the paintings we mention in the show are reproduced in this post so you can see what we’re talking about!

Scroll down for a video of Joanna’s show ‘Hullabaloo’ at Martin Browne Contemporary in September 2020  (after the podcast episode was recorded).

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Show notes (links to things and people we talk about in the show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3AEgBMFvP4&t=1s

Joanna Braithwaite’s show Hullabaloo’ at Martin Browne Contermporary, September 2020 (after the podcast episode was recorded)

‘Frozen Assets’ 2016 110.5×110.5cm

Social Climbers, 2016, 196cm x 196cm

‘Working Class’ 2016 190.5×190.5cm

‘Thought Bubble’ 107x91cm

‘Bright Spark’ 2014, 198cm x 198cm