Jonjo Elliott

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Jonjo Elliott is a Leicestershire-based mixed-media artist whose paintings showcase vibrant and fantastical scenes of detailed interiors, portraits, landscapes, and still life. His unique style combines loose graphics with abstract elements, referencing art history, personal memories, and dreams. Elliott's work focuses on the interplay between abstraction and representation and encourages a youthful and joyful outlook on life, inspiring viewers to escape and lose themselves in the colors of his work.

The artist has always claimed to be a “glass half full” person and his paintings project joy. His paintings are filled with exciting colors to brighten the world around him.

Elliott says of his work, “I have a knack of being happy most of the time and I want to share this with people that see my work. I want the works to offer an escape; somewhere viewers can lose themselves for a while amongst the colors.”

A graduate of De Montfort University, Elliott has exhibited in art fairs and galleries in New York, London, Florida, and California.

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Acrylic on Canvas

Summers 2 US$ 1,200

Jonjo Elliott

20 x 20 in
51 x 51 cm

Mixed Media on Paper

Secret Lanes to the Bay US$ 3,300

Jonjo Elliott

81 x 59 in
206 x 150 cm

Mixed Media, Acrylic on Paper

Who Moved My Chair? US$ 3,300

Jonjo Elliott

85 x 59 in
215 x 150 cm

Mixed Media, Acrylic on Paper

50 Pictures of You US$ 3,300

Jonjo Elliott

79 x 59 in
201 x 150 cm

Mixed Media, Acrylic on Paper

The Day We Caught The Train US$ 3,300

Jonjo Elliott

75 x 59 in
189 x 150 cm

Acrylic on Canvas

Keith's Big Pot US$ 2,500

Jonjo Elliott

38 x 27 in
97 x 69 cm

Acrylic on Canvas

Summers 3 US$ 1,200

Jonjo Elliott

20 x 20 in
51 x 51 cm

Acrylic on Canvas

Mountain View US$ 3,800

Jonjo Elliott

30 x 60 in
76 x 152 cm

Acrylic on Canvas

Yes Please US$ 2,200

Jonjo Elliott

28 x 28 in
71 x 71 cm

Jonjo Elliott is a mixed-media artist based in Leicestershire, England, whose paintings feature detailed interiors, portraits, landscapes, and still life. Combining a loose graphic style with abstract elements, references from art history, and personal dreams and memories, each work offers a vibrant scene that is familiar yet fantastical.

Plants thrive in environments bathed in color and pattern. His focus is on the crossover between abstraction and representation, and he is constantly exploring where painting can take him and the viewer as a means of expression.

The artist has always claimed to be a “glass half full” person and his paintings project joy. His paintings are filled with exciting colors to brighten the world around him.

Elliott's career in visual art began with sketching at an early age, which led to training as a master screen printer, graphic designer, photographer, and eventually a fine artist. After receiving a first-class BA honors degree in fine art from De Montfort University, he established his studio near his home in Leicestershire. His easily recognizable style has evolved to focus on the vibrancy, color, and beauty of the world we inhabit, inspired by his desire to escape, and offer viewers an escape.

Elliott says of his work, “I have a knack of being happy most of the time and I want to share this with people that see my work. I want the works to offer an escape; somewhere viewers can lose themselves for a while amongst the colors.”

The artist has always claimed to be a “glass half full” person and his paintings project joy. His paintings are filled with exciting colors to brighten the world around him.

EXHIBITIONS

2024 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

“Court Tree Collection”, Brooklyn, NY

2023 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Kunstwarenhaus, Switzerland

2022 'Slice of life', Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

'Instalive', 19 Karen gallery, Brisbane, Australia

Affordable Art Fair New York City

2021 “Good Vibes Only”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2020 Stay Connected, Online Exhibition, Harkin Gallery, UK

Spec2, LCB Gallery, UK

2019 “Glass Half Full: Jonjo Elliott at Artplex,” Artplex Gallery inaugural solo show, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

“Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY

Affordable Art Fair, London

Art Palm Springs

2018 Solo Show, LCB Depot

Affordable Art Fair, London

“Love Art,” Curve Theatre

Roys People Art Fair, Oxo, London

“Love Art,” New Walk Museum

2017 “Daily Grind,” Solo Show, LCB Depot

“Permanent Fixture,” Gujiko Gallery

“Steep Learning,” Curve Theatre

“Staircase,” De Montefort University

“Joe Orton’s What the Butler Saw,” Curve Theatre

“Vernal Equinox,” Watch this space Gallery

“Underdog Exhibition,” Underdog Gallery, London

“Art and Algorithms,” Titusville, FL

2016 “Opening Night,” StudionAme

“P2P Print Festival,” LCB Depot

“Art Trail,” LCB Depot

“A Space Shared Alone,” Art Factory

“Femme Fatale,” DMU Chambers

“Love Art 2016,” 02 Arena

“Points of Departure,” QOB Gallery

“Nature of Change,” Attenborough Arts Gallery

“Open 27,” New Walk Museum Gallery

“Kink,” Curve Theatre

“EnvironMENTAL,” Art Factory

2015 “Art and Algorithms,” Titusville, FL

Artist in Residence QOB Gallery

“Inside Out,” LCB Gallery

“Open 26,” New Walk Museum

“Firebug,” Firebug Gallery

“All Saints,” Church Gallery

AWARDS

2017 Riverside Festival Art Award

2017 British Arts Council Award