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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Violent Delights by Sal Jones

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Butterfly Effect by Sal Jones

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Big Girls, Big Rocks by Sal Jones

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I'm Just Curious by Sal Jones

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Turn Off The Charm by Sal Jones

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No Such Thing As Tough by Sal Jones

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Life Happened To Me by Sal Jones

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Make A Wish by Sal Jones

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Imagine The Things ...... by Sal Jones

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Keeping A Distance by Sal Jones

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Edged in Pink Carmine by Sal Jones

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A State of Mind by Sal Jones

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