A major solo exhibition of brand new works by leading British artist, Jo Holdsworth, will be unveiled on Thursday 28th September, at 60 Threadneedle Street in the City of London. The exhibition, Figures, runs until late January 2024.
The elongated and reflected silhouettes in Jo’s paintings are used as recurring motifs to explore the human condition and its connectedness to the environment. The exhibition features both Jo’s towering cityscapes and stunning seascapes.
Living and working in London, Jo takes inspiration from the capital’s ever-changing landscape and urban city views, as well as reflections on the British coast at low tide. The artist’s technique has a skilful expressiveness and spontaneity. Thick layers of paint are ingeniously applied with a range of implements in a way that mimics the downpour of rain, the puddling of water on the ground and the beautiful yet distorted reflections this brings.
Environment
Form and colour are paramount to Jo. Her distinctive colour palette reflects her love of blue, the colour of hope. The new collection has a sense of calm and a deep connection with its environment. The collection also features large-scale works which embody Jo’s long standing love of London as well as her overwhelming passion for the coast. This year marks 25 years since Jo Holdsworth left her job as a corporate lawyer in the City. This major show marks her return to her City of London past, and with it, the continued exploration of the figurative and cinematic world which she paints.
Jo says, ‘Many of my new works respond to the dynamic urban landscape and fantastic architecture that is the beauty of London. It is thrilling for me to have been selected to exhibit my work in such a stunning location in the heart of the city I love.’
Curator of the show, Vanessa Samra, founder of VJB Arts, said ‘In choosing Jo Holdsworth’s work, we were struck by the fantastic synergy between Jo’s paintings and the 60 Threadneedle Street space. We are thrilled to be showcasing this exciting new collection of works by this brilliant contemporary artist.’
The Venue
60 Threadneedle Street is a purpose-built office building which enjoys a prominent and prestigious location in the City of London, completed in 2009. The expansive glass reception area is open to the public and features changing quarterly art exhibitions, curated by VJB Arts.
The Private View for the exhibition is from 6-8 pm on Thursday 12th October at 60 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8HP. RSVP to VJB Arts to attend.
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