Jonathan Schofield
Based in London, UK
Born near Manchester, UK, Jonathan now resides and works in London. Having studied Fine Art at The Royal College of Art, London, under Peter Doig in 1996, his work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy and is part of their permanent collection. Jonathan has since fused his interest for art and fashion, running his own art direction agency, whilst continuing to paint from his studio in Hackney.
His lyrical yet expressive paintings are drawn from memory. A talented colourist, he takes inspiration from the likes of Matisse and Picasso with motifs from trips to the Mediterranean and from the everyday. Jonathan’s work is just as much about capturing an object or a person, as it is about representing what is depicted.
“I think of my work as a visual form of Lyric poetry. The word Lyric comes form the ancient greek word for Lyre - a musical instrument played to accompany the words of the poet. I don't have a lyre, but I have colour and that in itself is the music. Colour is the thing, that binds my ‘lyrics’ - the lyrics are from the thoughts and feelings I have - memories, ideas, physical sensations, dreams and wishes. Lyric poems are usually short - I like to work quickly."
— JONATHAN SCHOFIELD