Image: Gerald Jones, the indifferent, 2022. Oil on Canvas, 30.5 x 30.5 cm. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ged Jones
Gallery 2
Friday 17 March - Sunday 9 April 2023
Opening Thursday 16 March 2023, 6pm - 8pm
Jones' art created during the lockdown was shaped by their dedication to the creative process and exploration of paint. The symbol of the Roman Emperor's head from the Colossus of Constantine, gained new meaning for the artist after the news of Ali Fazeli Monfared's tragic beheading for being queer.
Jones has created a unique iconography in their work, featuring recurring themes of the artist's easel and the edifice, and the head. Inviting the viewer to form their own allegory of the queer artist's fagpile or detritus.
In this body of work, pink plays a central role with political and emotional connotations, particularly in relation to queerness. The exhibition subtitle, pink is fun, is inspired by Jones' art school lecturer, Petr Herel's quote "Pink is only for fun," emphasizing the attitude towards pink and its association with queerness.
Through the use of pink, Jones creates a powerful visual statement that represents resistance against societal norms and a celebration of individuality. The exploration of pink and its association with queerness imbues Jones' work with political and emotional significance, making it a thought-provoking and impactful contribution.
