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Jo Rock

I work with earth materials like pigments, ash, water, clay and plants. My body is part of this practice; an earth material itself, shaped by memory, minerals, and emotion.My practice is a conversation with transformation and its mysticism.

I offer my respect to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung elders, custodians, and all First Nations people.
Sovereignty was never ceded.
I live on stolen land.
Resistance to invasion and colonisation continues today.

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Last season, 2024

Inks of eucalypt bark, berry and ash, on paper

Vitamin mountain, 2025

Inks made from vitamins found in a hard rubbish pile: c, collagen, magnesium +, iron, bone health mixture, on paper.

Cycle, 2022

Ecoprinted leaves, full moon waiting, on paper

Medium, 2024

Ink of curry leaf berries, mulberry leaf, lemon verbena, rose hip, pomegranate, plant skeletons found in a street gutter during winter, in collaboration with grief and thread, on paper.

Missed-diagnosed, 2024

Ecoprinted eucalyptus leaves, bark and plant inks, on paper.
This work was made while coming to terms with finally being diagnosed with lipoedema. Staring at microscopic images on a computer screen is contrasted with noticing and listening to patterns of decay out by the creek.

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Eco printed wrapping, handmade on Wurundjeri Country

Crisp kraft paper is imprinted with the natural pigments of eucalyptus leaves, which are carefully gathered from the ground and respectfully returned after printing.Each sheet is individually eco printed and completely unique.This versatile paper can be used for gift wrapping, writing, drawing, scrapbooking, or as a wall piece.