Poppy Jones, a British artist known for her quietly affecting works on textiles like suede and silk, has opened her first institutional solo exhibition, 'Frozen Sun', at Towner Eastbourne (until 31 May 2026). The show follows her 2024 presentation 'Solid Objects' at Herald St gallery in London and a sold-out monograph with Zolo Press in 2025. Jones, who was commissioned by Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter for two works that became the house's A/W 2026 show invitation, creates intimate pieces featuring eggs, flowers, glasses of water, and vintage apparel details, often framed in sleek aluminium. Her practice, which blends photography, lithography, and watercolour, was shaped by the birth of her first child in 2019 and the Covid-19 lockdowns, leading her to focus on domestic subjects and small-scale works.
Jones's rising profile matters because it highlights a growing appreciation for intimate, textile-based art that bridges fine art and fashion, as evidenced by her collaboration with a luxury brand like Bottega Veneta. Her inclusion in the group show 'Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today' at Kettle's Yard further underscores her relevance within contemporary art discourse. The article also reflects broader trends of artists finding creative constraints in domestic life and using repurposed materials, while her father's legacy as a photographer (Dafydd Jones) adds a personal dimension to her monochromatic aesthetic.