Artist: Simon Jones Simon Jones was born in Grimsby, England. Once the second largest fishing port of its kind in the world, Grimsby sits directly on the North East coast fringed by what is known as ‘The Lincolnshire Wolds’. He studied Fine Art on a Foundation Course at Grimsby Art College back in the late 70’s and went on to study at Degree Level at Kingston Polytechnic London and later at Hull University gaining a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art. He has lived and worked in Lincolnshire most of his life and feels a close connection with its unique landscape. Statement: Painting of 2 Trees in a park setting. Inspired by Magritte and his habit of depicting con- flict in the landscape between foreground and sky light levels (Night and Day). Here I have tried to create an air of ambiguity whereby the trees in the foreground appear lit by an intense invisible sun. Paint wise I have included a unique metallic oil paint in the foliage of the trees that creates an incred- ibly vivid effect. Paint ranges from thick ‘impasto’ layers to thin washes. Artist: Simon Jones Oils on Canvas over professionally made Deep edge frame Title:2 Trees Invisible Sun 92 x 71.5 x 3.5 cm Lot: 0054 Starting bid: $1600 UK
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