jon oakes


education

ba (hons) art and aesthetics, howard gardens, cardiff
nat dip in foundation studies at mid glamorgan centre for art and design

philosophy

jon's recent work has brought together many similar themes and images whilst succesfully presenting each images singularly. jon paints numerous canvases at any one time, making many of his canvases work as one larger narrative when viewed together. his work has developed a distinct way of presenting imagery, themes and narrative that is most successful.


selected past exhibitions

2010   drawings and paintings, oriel ty coch, cardiff
2009   drawings selected for the kyffin williams prize
2009   wales artist of the year exhibition,
       st davids hall, cardiff
2009   spring open exhibition, bute space gallery, cardiff
2008   contemporary painters, bute space gallery, cardiff