Jill Wilkinson

I am an artist specialising in abstract art using automatic processes as a means to relinquish control and access my subconscious. It is a process that allows unexpected things to happen. Various artists have been an inspiration in my work, in particular - Joan Miro, Paul Klee, Jean Dubuffet, Andre Masson, Ian McKeever, Jeremy Gardener, Gerhard Richter and Brice Marsden.
Born in Ecuador and having lived in Sarawak and Nigeria during my childhood, the natural environment that surrounds me has always been a strong influence. When I was a very young child my father took monochrome photographs of the Ecuadorian landscape. Many years later I painted those landscapes using vibrantly bright colours imprinted on my memory. I now live on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight, working from my home studio, or en plein air on the nearby downs or beach, making art in a physical way while immersed in my natural surroundings.
Paintings are often shaped by my interest in primitive art and ancient cave drawings. Marks spring from a gestural dance between emotions and what lies in my peripheral vision. Compositions gradually evolve and each piece develops its own identity reaching a conclusion over several days/weeks. I work in acrylic ...

BA(Hons) Fine Art Brighton University (Northbrook MET) 2012

BTEC Art and Design (triple distinction) 2007

Solo Exhibitions
2021 Twists and Turns - Aspire ARCH Window Gallery,High S,t Ryde, IW

2017 In Her Element - Yarmouth Gallery, High St, Yarmouth, IW

2016 Here & There - Online Exhibition - O Gallery London https://www.ogallery.co.uk

2015 Scenes Seen... Scenes Unseen - Ku-Space, Church St, Ventnor, IW
2015 Isle of Wight Open Studios - Hawks Hill Cottage, Brighstone, IW
2015 Locked In The Landscape - Pelican On Portland, Hove, ESx

2013 Drawn From The Landslip 2 - Seven, Brighstone, IW

2012 Drawn From The Landslip 1 - New Rembrandt Gallery, Newport, IW

2010 Isleof Wight Open Studios - Hawks Hill Cottage, Brighstone, IW

Group Exhibitions
2023 Monkton Arts Open, Ryde, IW

2022 SIX West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, IW

2021 MonktonArtsOpen, Ryde IW
2021 Quay Arts Open 2021 - West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, IW

2020 Quay Arts Open 2019 A Life In Nature - West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, IW

2019 Isle Of Wight Open Studios Showcase - West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport IW
2019 Isle Of Wight Open Studios -58 Spencer Rd, Ryde, IW
2019 Never Been Seen Before At Quarr - Quarr Abbey, Ryde Rd, IW

2018 Isle Of Wight Open Studios Showcase - West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport IW
2018 Oxmarket Open - Oxmarket Centre of Arts, Off East St, Chic...