The other interesting thing about Jones is that she often includes herself within her work, as seen in this image below. She is a model and has been for years since childhood which has no doubt shaped the person she is. As a result, I'm sure it only seems natural to project her own image within her work. However, part of me feels that the self-portraiture may be a reference to the art of the early surrealists such as Dali and Man Ray, who were known to regularly depict themselves in their work.
Monday, 23 April 2012
QUENTIN JONES: 'Art is knowing the ones to keep'
Quentin Jones is a London based illustrator and film maker - hailed as 'one of London's finest'. She has worked with the likes of Chanel and Victoria Beckham on some of their latest campaigns. She is incredibly creative and specialises in a cartoonish style of surreal photo-montaged animation. As a lover of animals, in particular cats, I was instantly drawn to her work. Everything see seems to touch turns to gold. Watch this space and watch her grow...
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
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