About Me

Joel Poole is a multidisciplinary artist known for his bright and colourful typography work exploring human connection, how we live and his own journey of self improvement. Born and raised in Sandbach, Cheshire, Joel developed an early passion for art, spending his time drawing words and cars amongst other things, and exploring the ancient practice of “Trompe L’oeil”.

After a break from art where a “career” got in the way, Joel returned to creating in 2019 by taking unwanted furniture and meticulously restoring it, before using bold colours and statements to transform the pieces into functional works of art. The furniture was an immediate success with art buyers from all over the world adding pieces to their collections. Whilst continuing with furniture, the artist expanded his practice to paint on other salvaged items such as paintings and mirrors with light hearted phrases, and sometimes a strong undercurrent of sarcasm...

Throughout his career, Joel’s work has been exhibited in galleries and art spaces across the UK, gaining recognition for its immediacy and the level of technical detail used in its execution.

In addition to his studio practice, Joel is one of the regular artisans featured on the BBC One show Money For Nothing, promoting both the reuse of salvaged items and the traditional craft of signwriting. He has a strong presence on social media and constantly engages with followers, encouraging them and sharing knowledge of his craft. Joel still lives and works in Sandbach where he continues to push boundaries creating thought-provoking works that resonate with audiences worldwide.