Jonathan Davis

Is a visual artist (formerly architect) with studios in London and now Lyon.

Jonathan says that he ‘prefers to work in series as this enables in-depth investigation of different ideas, media, methodologies and the work of other artists. I am currently developing a series of mixed media paintings, and have also recently made 3D and installation works.

Whether abstract or figurative painting, or works in 3D my questions very often concern the purpose and nature of narrative. As in abstraction this could be ‘narratives of making’ or: a supposed narrative communicated directly through the work; or critical analysis of the stories people want us to hear.”

Artist-painters whose work I investigate:-

• Mark Bradford (b. 1961)

• Peter Doig (b. 1959)

• Marlene Dumas (b. 1953)

• Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011)

• Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918)

• Edward Hopper (1882-1967)

• Callum Innes (b. 1962)

• Georgia O’Keefe (1887-1986)

• Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)

• Sigmund Polke (1941-2010)

• Gerhard Richter (b. 1932)

• Bridget Riley (b. 1931)

• Mark Rothko (1903-1970)

• Rebecca Salter (b. 1955)