Lucia Jones: Contemporary Figurative Painter and Visual Artist

Lucia Jones is a contemporary British painter based in Wales, whose artistic practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of memory, self-perception, and the female psyche. A graduate of Falmouth University, Lucia Jones has developed a distinctive visual language that draws inspiration from obscure B-movie tropes and 20th-century cinematic imagery. Her work recontextualises these figures, placing them within fabricated and often fragmented environments that exist at the intersection of reality and fiction. Through the mediums of oil and acrylic paint, Lucia Jones challenges societal expectations and navigates the fluid nature of identity, transforming her subjects into ciphers of lived experience. Lucia Jones has gained significant recognition within the contemporary art scene, having been longlisted for prestigious awards such as the John Moores Painting Prize and the Jacksons Art Prize. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections globally, including in the UK, USA, and Australia. Beyond her individual studio practice, Lucia Jones is the founder of Occupata, a curatorial entity established in 2024 to create exhibition opportunities for contemporary artists. Her commitment to both her own artistic evolution and the broader creative community highlights her role as a significant figure in the Welsh contemporary art landscape.