Polly Jones

Reading Girl

2018

Artist Comments
In this work I have used layers of vintage papers mixed in with paint to create a lush texture. They invite closer inspection. The postcard in the painting was sent by a dear friend from Germany.

About the Artist
Polly Jones’s still life paintings are inspired by a sense of joy in the everyday. Her life journey thus far has been very serendipitous, with everything leading her to the life of an artist. All aspects of the work are pleasing, from the lovely objects she chooses, to the warm colors and fun perspectives. She paints at home in a former sun porch converted into a studio full of windows, which she shares with her husband who is also an artist. Her paintings depict the timeless and traditional subject of the still life in a contemporary way. Although the work has subtle art historical references, drawing inspiration from impressionists such as Henri Matisse, it feels very much her own. Polly incorporates mixed media and collage into the art using maps and pages of old books to create an added layer of meaning and dimension. The work feels like a satisfying memoir, made up of home, family, love, and an appreciation for the small things in life.

Reading Girl
Polly Jones
Acrylic, paper, acrylic mediums on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2018
20 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 4 oz.