She collects old books, maps and sheet music, incorporating them to create her 'building portraits'.
Lucy Jones is a Welsh-born artist whose distinctive mixed media compositions capture the architectural essence of Edinburgh's urban landscape. Her work primarily focuses on reimagining the city's characteristic Georgian architecture through innovative artistic techniques.
Early Artistic Journey Of Lucy
Lucy graduated from Norwich School of Art in 1997 with a BA Hons in Visual Studies. After returning to Wales, she quickly established herself in the local art scene, exhibiting in various private and public galleries. She notably won the annual Open award twice at Oriel 31 in Newtown and participated in prestigious events like the Wales Drawing Biennale.
Artistic Process and Inspiration
Working from her studio in Edinburgh's New Town, Lucy employs a diverse range of media including paint, collage, printmaking, drawing, and hot wax. Her creative approach is characterized by experimental techniques and unconventional material combinations. An avid collector of old books, maps, and sheet music, she incorporates these found materials into her "building portraits," adding a literary dimension to her visual narratives.