Thomas Jones of Pencerrig
Since seeing the paintings of Thomas Jones in the National
Gallery in 2005, when I first really looked at his work, I have always sought
them in different collections and galleries. The ones particularly striking for
me are those painted in Naples of walls and buildings viewed from across the
street or from a window; simple images to do with light and form. They struck
me particularly because they seemed familiar in reason and intention. I think Jones
painted these, more or less for himself, from just looking over time and
looking again at the same views, what was close at hand, as available. He was
interested in light on buildings, the time of day, the holes and empty windows
and perhaps how they changed in appearance during the stages of the day. I am
intrigued by these particular paintings that command time to look at them and
look forward to studying them closer and finding out why they seem to resonate
so profoundly.
Continued on my page. Project posts will be made to my page as the project
develops….
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