Evey Jones’ monotypes are printed on delicate pieces of silk and on gorgeous, creamy paper. She successfully captures the momentary play of light and shadow over objects inside archetypal empty rooms.

Shirts of My Father by Evey Jones

Homescapes is the umbrella term that she uses to describe these pieces in which certain areas of the silk are saturated with solid black ink while others are left intact. The graphic intensity of these images eloquently conveys the core subject matter of Jones’ work: the almost unbearable burden of the absence of loved ones left to rest on the shoulders of those who still remain.

Each one of the pieces is slightly different. Some are somber and impervious to the outside world and others are flanked by balconies or windows that seem to offer an escape route to a better future. The empty chairs sometimes stand alone while, in some cases, a group of them seem to engage in melancholic recollection of people long gone. In any case, Jones accomplishes getting across a powerful message with only a whisper, a sigh that reaches the heart like a quiet yet lethal dart.

In Winged Figures, birds and angelic figures visit our consciousness perhaps trying to convey messages or propitiate a change. The common element are the wings as indicators of  a magical, prophetic presence. With their ability to fly these figures seem to do more than just move through space: they move through time and into the past to nest in our memories.

To view available artwork by Evey Jones visit:

http://www.arthaus66.com/online-art-gallery/evey-jones/

http://www.arthaus66.com/online-art-gallery/evey-jones/

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