"I like to catch those moments when something represents an internal state of mind. Though apparently simple depictions of flowers, a glass of water, or a zipped up jacket, these images are not all as they seem."
"With digital technology we experience the world through a lot of images that we don't really understand. It's hard to know if things are real or not."
"Collector interest in Jones has skyrocketed over the past year, as noted in Artnet News's latest Intelligence Report, where Jones has made it onto our 'Zero to Hero' list."
"Her auction debut last May at Phillips New York saw one painting on suede, Hours (2022), more than triple its high estimate to fetch $48,260."
Poppy Jones, a British artist, captures the surreal quality of early motherhood through still lifes that depict everyday objects. Her work features mono printed images on found materials, enhanced with watercolor paints, creating dislocated visuals. Inspired by modernist cinema and women Surrealists, Jones's art reflects the ambiguity of reality in a digital age. Her unique approach has led to a surge in collector interest, with her auction debut achieving over $48,000 and a record sale exceeding $60,000, highlighting her rising prominence in the art world.
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