Pia Jones’ deliberate, composition-centric acrylics might recall the landscapes of Georges Seurat, but her scope goes beyond depicting the traditional or even the tangible. Jones moves from recognizable scenes of nature to flights of the imagination and back again, sometimes adopting an aerial perspective, sometimes placing herself in the midst of the vibrant scene. Her brushstroke constantly examines the contrast between feathery dabs and hard, extended lines. But Jones always remembers her organizing role as painter, taking care to elucidate each object visually and sustaining a schematic method that prevents the viewer from getting lost in unfamiliar territory.
“I have been translating geometric shapes, landscapes, and random objects from my mind onto canvas for as long as I remember,” Jones explains. “My inspiration is not limited to a person, place, or scene.” Her technical attention and true development of detail makes her work accessible even as it shows us floating symbols, melting shapes, and jagged bursts of energy.