Jo Bridgwater

Hello, my name is Jo Bridgwater I was lucky enough to 
be born with high functioning autism and a 6cm leg 
difference again lucky me. At 11 years I had an operation
that reduced it to 3cm.
I was born in England and as a child loved being 
creative, visiting galleries and going to stately homes to
look at art. My family emigrated to New Zealand when I 
was 12 years old.
Over the years I’ve tried hard not to let my limitations 
hold me back. In collage I did two bursaries in 
photography and painting, I also took classes in jewellery 
making and art exploration. I was able to get accepted 
into Auckland University of Technology (AUT) doing a 
Bachelor of Art and Design. Majoring in photography
dabbling in painting, drawing and spacial design. Since 
then, I have taken part in several exhibitions. I also get 
involved with local community art studios, theatre 
productions and clubs.
I now have a home studio in my garden were I can make
whatever my heart desires I’ve also been doing kids art Classes