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The Milliner's Tale

The Milliner's Tale

Date
3 October - 7 November 2015
  • Irene Jones Hybrid Gallery Where Have You Been
  • Irene Jones Hybrid Gallery Her Old Favourite
  • Where Love Lives
  • Close to the Heart
  • Top Card
  • Adventures in a Hat
  • The Milliner
  • Autumn Hair
  • Memories of Childhood
  • Safe and Sound
  • Full Circle
  • The Hidden Message
  • Silent is the Moon
  • The King Needs a Wife
  • Miss Fanny Kemble
  • Irene Jones Hybrid Gallery Her Old Favourite
  • Lost Letters
  • Pink Daisy
  • Flowering
  • Remember?
  • Linus with Red Hair
  • To Hide is Serious
  • The Voile Ribbon
  • Beloved Bess
  • Seville Turn
  • Ask Me
  • Capella
  • Caprice
  • Capucine
  • Rufina
  • Waverly
  • Wynter

Story telling is an ancient form, through it we communicate and entertain, it can enrich our lives and give moral instruction. Whether through the spoken word or a visual narrative we enjoy piecing together clues and symbols to construct the story which lies beneath the surface appearance.
So it is when looking at Irene Jones’ paintings. The eyes engage us, their dress and head wear, hat, turban, ribbon or garland, offer clues as to their situation. Objects and symbols help us decipher each character’s story whilst minute details undo perfection and hint at a sensual inner life. Led by instinct layered on many years of practice Irene paints with immense skill and sensitivity, but most of all from her heart.