The contemporary art of
Jon Rowland
“Cezanne once said that painting from nature is not copying the object: it is realising one’s sensations. One hundred years later, Damian Hurst declared that art should be uplifting. The complex process of drawing inspiration from these two sources, nature and emotion, has been a key influence, and because much of my work is now studio-bound, memory is a third attribute to the challenge that art provides. My aim is to bring these characteristics together as contemporary art that is grounded in ‘place’.”
Jon Rowland – Contemporary Artist
Contemporary Art
Highlights
Jon’s work is inspired by places that have shaped his artistic journey, where he explores space, light, and colour. Through this contrast, he uses emerging abstraction to capture the essence of a ‘place’, such as Venice. Explore some of Jon’s featured pieces to experience a glimpse of his unique style.
The Artist
Jon Rowland
Jon draws on locations that have played a part in his ‘artistic journey’, exploring space, light and colour, and it is this juxtaposition. He manipulates emerging abstraction to express the essence of a particular ‘place’.
Most Recent Exhibitions
Wolfson College
Wolfson College, Oxford 8th October 2023 to 9th December 2023Wolfson College in Oxford was the venue for an exhibition of recent paintings. The College Art Committee, aware of previous exhibitions, hosted ‘Ancient and Natural Spaces – a Personal Journey’. Some 25 recent paintings of 2023 were shown in this masterly designed college. I drew on complex built environments and natural scenery. The results were ancient spaces […]
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The Chelsea Art Show
Chelsea Old Town Hall 12th April 2024 to 17th April 2024The Chelsea Art Show at the Old Town Hall exhibited ‘Matador’ in 2024. This painting drew on Sickert and others to provide a dynamic interpretation of a Nimes event.
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Artistic journey
Jon’s Contemporary Art Themes
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for enabling Radlians to have an opportunity to engage with your work first hand and to thank you for all you have done in order to get such a great body of work together for us to have here on show at Radley (Sewell Centre Gallery). I took a number of guests into the gallery to see the work during the last week. It looked absolutely fantastic! Thank you again for your kindness. "
Ian Ellis, Head of Art, Radley"Fabulous. a beautiful documentation of a momentous time"
Nathaniel Hupert"Its always such a joy to see Jon's work - full of colour and always challenging the intellect"
Alistair Blunt"I liked the 'Heart of Life' series - Infa-reds of different colours. I liked even more the 'Clints', especially the Winter Clints'. Coveted the 'Defiles' and thought having a 'Road of Plenty' on the wall would be like coming home to a glowing hearth!"
Chris Miller"Thank you for an inspiring talk, and beautiful colourful exhibition. I'd like to come back!"
June DentLatest News
Here are some critiques and comments in the press of past exhibitions
Review and interview with Jon at the time of his exhibitions at Art in St Giles, Oxford and at Cornerstones Art Centre Gallery, Didcot. Reviews of Jon’s exhibition at the Sewell Centre Art Gallery 2016 Jon is one of six contemporary artists who have been chosen to be part of an exhibition on Capability […]
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