Jonny
Rotherham (born: 1968)
"Jonny Rotherham is fascinated
by the position of women in contemporary society. In his paintings
of young women, Rotherham captures both the physical presence
and inner tensions of his subjects. His chosen medium, acrylic,
enables him to work freely with colour and texture. His understanding
of the complexity of painting the varying tones of skin and
fabrics is evident in each of his powerful paintings. There
is a real sense that his subjects are alive and full of contradictions.
Vulnerability and independence, purity and sensuality and beauty
and strength combine to give the viewer a truly indulgent visual
experience."
Francesca Fiumano, Fiumano Fine
Art, London
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Jonny Rotherham
‘Flame’
Acrylic on canvas, 2009
50cm x 100cm
£650 |
Jonny Rotherham
‘Pout’
Acrylic on canvas, 2009
48” x 60”
£1500
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Jonny Rotherham
‘Untitled’
Acrylic on canvas, 2009
50cm x 100cm
£650
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Jonny Rotherham
' Black and Blue'
Acrylic on Canvas, 2008
100cmx100cm
£POA |
Jonny Rotherham
'Spangle'
Acrylic on Canvas, 2009
80cmx100cm
£950
|
Jonny Rotherham
'Laze'
Acrylic on Canvas, 2009
80cmx100cm
£950 |
Wilde 
Acrylic on Canvas |
Minx
Acrylic on Canvas |
Migraine
Acrylic on Canvas |
"His paintings have such attitude
and energy that you can imagine the women being cast in the
lead role in a cult film. His dramatic and cinematic work is
the result of a passion for the female form, a brooding imagination
and a large dose of artistic talent."
Mike Smith, Mooch Art Gallery, Manchester
"My work examines the contemporary
female figure. The interest is in capturing attitude and energy,
through posture and movement. The figures in my current work
exist as singular, almost iconic images on the canvas. Desirable
and desired, and yet solitary. Isolated, they require an external
context to explore and validate their own identity."
Jonny Rotherham |
| Recent projects
include corporate commissions, special commissions for contemporary
interior spaces and private collections, including a solo exhibition
at Selfridges, Exchange Square, Manchester, and regular exhibitions
in London's West End. Jonny has exhibited work at Troubadour Gallery
in Manchester, Down to a Fine Art in Chester, and makes his return
to Ascot Studios with selected works during 2009. |
