Art on a Postcard x St Wilfrid's Hospice: The Postcards

About

At first glance, the paintings of Peter Jones are mere depictions of old and unloved toys. The artist, however, sees them differently: through his eyes, they are historical snapshots of their owners’ lives and, perhaps, in possession of a life of their own.

Peter, who studied Fine Art at Reading University, pays attention to the unique details of each object, from its condition to its very material – both interior and exterior – in order to capture the toy’s essence on canvas. Beneath his gaze, stuffed animals become the subject of both still-life and portrait, as he brings each item to life.

Education

1988—92 
Studied University of Reading 

Select Exhibitions/Awards

2022
Me A Horse, Bark Gallery, Berlin
2021
A Generous Space, Hastings Contemporary
2021
Drawing Biennial, The Drawing Room, London
2020
Hastings Open, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
2019
ING Discerning Eye, London
2019
Still-Here, Newington Gallery, London
2019
Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy, London
2019
Darlings of the Underground, Subsidiary Projects, London
2019
Drawing Biennial, The Drawing Room, London

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