Joseph Jones produces detailed paintings of cats and flowers that explore sensitive notions of care, compassion and nurture. Often working from a composite image; an image that has been constructed by splicing a number of references together, these works recall 17th century flemish paintings whist simultaneously being grounded in a vernacular that is synonymous with early forms of pop, and the birth of digital image making. The singularity of his paintings invite us to break away from frantic image consumption and instead ask us for a slower reading, challenging conventional perceptions, and prompting internal reflection.
Joseph Jones (b. 1985, London UK) recieved his MA from The Royal College of Art and his BA from Wimbledon School of Art in 2010. Jones has exhibited nationally and internationally, solo exhibitions include: Joseph Jones, The Artists Room, London, UK (2024); Index, Roland Ross, Margate, UK, (2024); Celestial Body, Niagara Falls, Margate, UK (2017); Denim Harlequin, ROWING, London, UK. Selected group exhibitions include: Display, Ehrlich Steinberg, Los Angeles, CA (2024); Prelude of Gaze, The Shophouse, Hong Kong (2024); Seasons, Supplement Gallery, London, UK (2019); OFF SITE, Rod Barton, London, UK (2013); Lucky Pdf, Frieze Art Fair, London, UK (2012); The Private Life of Plants, PELES EMPIRE, London, UK (2011); John Moores Painting Prize, Walker, UK (2011).
