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Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Jo Holdsworth is a leading London-based Award Winning Contemporary artist. Known for her elongated and reflected figures often in blue and grey tones, Jo’s work has been on book, album and magazine covers and is enjoyed by collectors throughout the world. 

Often embracing themes such as hope and loyalty, Jo’s life-affirming paintings attract a strong following. Her striking and unique paintings have bold, cinematic appeal as well as being admired for their distinct colour palette and loose, spontaneous brush work. Jo’s artistic influences are far ranging. They include the American realist painters of the early twentieth century, in particular George Bellows known for his striking depictions of New York urban life, and the atmospheric paintings of Edward Hopper. Jo also cites LS Lowry as an important inspiration. Other influences include early Twentieth-Century photography and Jo refers to seeing Paul Strand’s photograph, Wall Street, 1915, as a pivotal moment, confirming to her the role of artist as onlooker. 

Represented by several London galleries and exhibiting widely, including in highly acclaimed solo and group shows, Jo accolades are extensive. She was awarded Royal Arts Prize Visitor’s Choice Award Winner and her joint Award Winners’ Show took place at the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, Pall Mall, London in March 2020. Jo was one of 30 best selling international artists for the Affordable Art Fair’s summer exhibition in 2021 and featured in their blog called ‘Five Artists You Need to Know’. Her highly successful Solo Show at 60 Threadneedle Street in the City of London in January 2024 was met with glowing reviews and featured in the Sunday Times, Evening Standard, City AM, Arts and Collections and FAD magazines.

“It’s the mixture of calm beauty and ambiguity throughout all of Jo Holdsworth’s paintings that mesmerises the viewer." London art critic Tabish Khan

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Artist: Jo Holdsworth
Destination London contemporary painting by Jo Holdsworth inspired by London
By Jo Holdsworth
Located in London, GB
‘Destination London’ is a stunning recent oil painting by Award Winning artist Jo Holdsworth. Inspired by the view over Westminster Bridge towards Big Ben and Portcullis House, this ...
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2010s Contemporary Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Station Square contemporary oil painting by award winning artist Jo Holdsworth
By Jo Holdsworth
Located in London, GB
Station Square is a stunning new oil on canvas work by Award Winning artist Jo Holdsworth. Inspired by the pretty stone buildings and wonderful a...
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2010s Contemporary Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Towards Haymarket contemporary painting by award winning artist Jo Holdsworth
By Jo Holdsworth
Located in London, GB
‘Towards Haymarket’ is a stunning oil on canvas work by award winning artist Jo Holdsworth. Inspired by the wonderful architecture of the Theatre...
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2010s Contemporary Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Lost in the City contemporary figurative painting by Jo Holdsworth
By Jo Holdsworth
Located in London, GB
Lost in the City is a stunning oil on canvas work by award winning artist Jo Holdsworth. Jo often adopts a modernist approach to form and elongated reflected figures in her work and...
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2010s Contemporary Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Threadneedle Street London oil painting by Jo Holdsworth
By Jo Holdsworth
Located in London, GB
Threadneedle Street London is an incredible new oil on canvas painting by award winning British artist Jo Holdsworth. Recently showcased in Jo’s highly acclaimed Solo Show on Threa...
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2010s Contemporary Jo Holdsworth Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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Square Reflections
Square Reflections
H 29.14 in W 40.95 in D 1.58 in

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Find a wide variety of authentic Jo Holdsworth figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jo Holdsworth in oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Jo Holdsworth figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Jo Holdsworth figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $941 and tops out at $1,734, while the average work can sell for $1,083.

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