Rhinosaurus Original by JONATHAN OAKES

JONATHAN OAKES
Rhinosaurus, 2023
GBP 200
Mixed Media
 
Jonathan Oakes is an abstract artist who specialises in painting, using acrylic and mixed media. The
majority of his artwork is created on paper or over abandoned photographs. The general theme
behind his work is rooted in environmental influences and explores the contrasts between a natural
existence and a synthetic environment that many of us find ourselves living in. 
His work has an organic quality to it and is both expressive and delicate. He uses social comment,
humour and word play to communicate the message or to engage the imagination of the viewer.
Born in 1969 Jonathan spent his formative years in Sheffield, U.K., and would spend much of his
leisure time walking in the Peak District, filling up on the rugged landscapes. A contrast to the dark,
industrial environments he frequented daily as a welder.
In 1998 he completed a degree in Visual Art, and in 2001 he also completed his MA in Electronic
Media. Jonathan has continued to exhibit his artwork in galleries and online ever since. He is now a
full time artist and lives with his wife and children in Tewkesbury, U.K.
Selected exhibitions include: St. Ives x4, London, Glasgow, Doncaster, Bristol, Chesterfield, Walsall,
Sutton Coldfield, Cheltenham, Worcester, Gloucester, Halifax, Sheffield x4, Torquay, Aldeburgh,
Stroud and Bath.
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