Flowers Gallery presents an exhibition of self-portraits by acclaimed British artist Lucy Jones.
Flowers Gallery is pleased to announce totally, completely, and absolutely – an exhibition of self portraits spanning the last thirty years by acclaimed British artist Lucy Jones, opening on 9 July and on view until 2 August 2025. Recognised as one of the most distinct voices in contemporary self-portraiture, Jones’ raw and revealing self-portrayals are both personal and politically charged. Addressing themes of femininity, fragility, aging and disability in her work, she challenges societal perceptions of difference while looking inwards into her own internal dialogues. Born with cerebral palsy, she has long confronted the way society perceives difference, challenging the assumptions that her disability defines her. Instead, using her defiant ferocity, vulnerability and wry sense of humour, she turns the attention back onto the viewer.
Once hesitant to paint herself, Jones has since embraced self-portraiture with unflinching honesty. Her expressive use of colour, bold mark-making, and distorted forms create works that are at once confrontational and tender. Shadows are prominent in her self-portraits as seen in How did you get on this canvas? (2013) and Who is the artist round here (2012) where silhouettes become symbolic of our unconscious self – our hidden fears, emotions, and perceptions of identity when interacting with the world.
Lucy Jones’ work is included in the collections of the Arts Council, London; the National Portrait Gallery, London; Clifford Chance, London; Deutsche Bank AG, London; Government Art Collection, London; Nordstern Collection, Cologne; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, among others.
Exhibition Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm at Flowers Gallery, London.