Meet Jo Thomas

Creating original works of art in clay is a “natural evolution” for JO THOMAS. Many years of painting in oils, running her own gallery, working as an interior designer and even single handedly building a stone wall have all led her to a passion for sculpting in clay.

The process of working in wet clay which evolves from rock, creating a unique figure, and then firing the sculpture to return it to rock is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Individually handcrafted, hand painted and completely original – Jo’s sculptures are not copies. No molds are ever used.

Jo Thomas has created a unique market for her ethnic figures that portray the rich history of the south. Two of her South Carolina Low Country figures received outstanding Merit awards in 2002 competitions while other works donated and bid upon enjoy high returns. Her sculptures have been juried, exhibited at the Spartanburg South Carolina Art Museum, and shown at art venues, galleries and museums in South Carolina. About being in North Carolina and at WICKWIRE
fine art/folk art Jo says, “I enjoy having my work sold by WICKWIRE on Main Street in Hendersonville. My sculptures are available to interesting and discriminating cliental who view the pieces they acquire as part of their family for generations to come.”