Wigan artist launching first solo exhibition at Grand Arcade
I’m a Wigan-based artist exhibiting my work at the Grand Arcade until March 31 as part of the Wigan Arts Festival.
My name is Jonti Richardson and I’m a Wigan-based artist.
I work in construction project management, and I started painting as a creative outlet alongside my day job. I studied art in school (St John Fisher) and at college (Winstanley).
I’ve developed a style using bold acrylic colours, focusing on urban scenes, local references and more surreal ideas.
I usually paint from ideas I have in my head rather or of places I have been on holiday.
This exhibition at the Grand Arcade is my first proper show and first solo one, where I’ll be displaying around 18 original pieces.
I wanted to put the work out properly and see how people respond to it.
Next to my work is a small display of another artist, Mike Fulford.
I had one painting in the group exhibition at Pier 4.
I just paint what I enjoy and what I think looks good, and this felt like the right time to show it.