My paintings focus on our relationship with representation, they explore human reaction and empathy on a personal level, by capturing a glance, a look, an emotion that unites us. I am particularly drawn to a gesture captured rather than conventional poses, those unguarded moments; I work from photographs and found images, inspired and influenced by cinematography. The subjects are mostly women (often fictional or notorious).

I select the subjects and their expressions for that instant of sensitivity, a social or cultural relevance; something we can relate to as viewers. These will often defy the usual portrait genre and gender stereotype.

Sal paints, subjects in states of emotional tension; their expression is heightened by gestural painting and intense colour. The artist draws inspiration from sources such as film, media and popular culture. The titles, quoted from dialogue, draw the viewer into conversation, intimate or confrontational, these encounters feel personal.

Sal Jones

Artworks by Sal Jones

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It Can Be Done by Sal Jones

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I Have This Memory of Her by Sal Jones

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I Can See For Myself by Sal Jones

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Keep Still! This is the Tricky Bit by Sal Jones

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Dasvidaniya by Sal Jones

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You Tell Me by Sal Jones

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There May Be Trouble Ahead by Sal Jones

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Without Me They're Nothing by Sal Jones

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Go Get Him by Sal Jones

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Portrait of Frida by Sal Jones

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Searching For Something by Sal Jones

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Repent, Time's Up by Sal Jones

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