About
English artist Jonjo Elliot's large-scale still-life works are a collision of expressionistic fauvism and his collections encourage a youthful candor. Plants thrive in environments the viewer wants to immerse themselves in. He’s interested in the crossover point between abstract and representational art and is constantly exploring where painting can take him and the viewer as a means of expression.
Jonjo Elliott’s vibrant large-scale painting, "Laurel Canyon," is a nostalgic and joyful homage to the iconic music and cultural scene of the 1960s and 70s, captured in his signature bold, contemporary pop art style. This 41 x 63-inch acrylic artwork on canvas bursts with color and detail, depicting a whimsical bookshelf filled with brightly illustrated album spines, book titles, decorative vases, and lush, stylized plants. Each carefully painted element invites the viewer into a layered world of music, history, and artistic energy.
The composition is framed by dynamic blues and deep grays that create a striking contrast to the vibrant reds, yellows, greens, and pinks of the objects. References to legendary artists like Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Neil Young, The Eagles, and Linda Ronstadt evoke a sense of nostalgia for collectors and music lovers alike, while iconic cultural motifs such as the "Canyon Country Store" and the whimsical red convertible anchor the work in the beloved history of Laurel Canyon.
Elliott’s playful use of bold lines, flat planes, and a saturated color palette imbues the piece with a sense of energy and life. The balance of fine detail and free-spirited design creates a harmonious yet eclectic visual narrative that reflects the creativity of the era it celebrates.
"Laurel Canyon" evokes joy, nostalgia, and a longing for the vibrant cultural movements of the past. This ready-to-hang, framed-like painting with its painted edges is perfect for collectors seeking original, large-scale pop art that tells a story.
The artwork is signed on the front and back. This artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included.
Jonjo Elliott is a mixed-media artist working in a range of mediums, from paper and paint to skate ramps, ceramics, and chairs. Working from his studio in the UK, his vibrant works are inspired by the spaces surrounding him and his large-scale still lives are intended to bring color and delight into the homes of his collectors.
A graduate of De Montfort University, Jonjo creates immersive and lively artworks that are collected extensively in the UK, the US, and throughout the world. His works have been represented by Artplex Gallery since his Los Angeles solo show in 2019.
