Bella Jones
Bella Jones (Manchester, U.K, b.1994) has a BA from Manchester Metropolitan University and is currently in the process of obtaining her MFA from Texas Christian University. She has exhibited her work in both Britain and the U.S and currently resides between Manchester and Fort Worth, TX.
Artist Statement
Fantasy and actuality are the key components in my practise. Taking inspiration from my own physical and mental experiences I construct dreamscapes that juxtapose ideas of desire and disgust and aim to examine and distort commonplace narratives that surround the body. By using hypnagogic imagery I am able to question the interpersonal relationships between gendered identity and sexuality from the perspective of the unconscious mind.
Bella Jones (Manchester, U.K, b.1994) has a BA from Manchester Metropolitan University and is currently in the process of obtaining her MFA from Texas Christian University. She has exhibited her work in both Britain and the U.S and currently resides between Manchester and Fort Worth, TX.
Artist Statement
Fantasy and actuality are the key components in my practise. Taking inspiration from my own physical and mental experiences I construct dreamscapes that juxtapose ideas of desire and disgust and aim to examine and distort commonplace narratives that surround the body. By using hypnagogic imagery I am able to question the interpersonal relationships between gendered identity and sexuality from the perspective of the unconscious mind.
Artist CV
EDUCATION
2019
MFA Studio Art, candidate, Texas Christian University
2016
BA Fine Art, Manchester Metropolitan University
2012
Foundation Diploma, Manchester Metropolitan University
EXHIBITIONS / SHOWS
2017
Biodiversity, Tucker Technology Center, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A
Temporary Collectives, 500 Singleton, Dallas, TX, U.S.A
2016
Manchester School of Art Degree Show, Manchester, Metropolitan University, Manchester, U.K
Key Stage 6, St. Ambrose Barlow sixth form College, Salford, U.K
Dexterous, The Casket Works, Salford, U.K
2015
Physicality, Holden Side Gallery, Manchester School of Art, Manchester, U.K
B.R.I.T, Tariff & Dale, Manchester, U.K
Feminist Art Fair, Twenty Twenty Two, Manchester, U.K
Soft Matter, The Wonder Inn, Manchester, U.K
Co Curator/ Exhibitor
2014
Eden/Even, Ruskin School of art, University of Oxford, Oxford, U.K
Co Curator/ Exhibitor
2013
Unit X, CIS Building, Manchester, U.K
2012
Foundation Show, Manchester School of Art, Manchester, U.K
