Joseph Bucklow

Joseph Bucklow, born in Leeds, UK in 1984 and currently based in London, draws inspiration from imagination, memory, and photography for his captivating paintings. His artworks, infused with a cinematic and theatrical essence, capture landscapes, urban scenes, and figures with a poetic allure that blurs the lines between nostalgia and history, reality, and theater. Through expressive brushwork and illustrative detail, Bucklow constructs semi-imagined settings that beckon viewers into familiar yet enigmatic worlds.
His exhibitions, ranging from The Violet Hour’s “Promises to Keep” in June 2024 to “Mise-en-Scène, Act 2” at 44 Hallam St, London, as part of Brushes with Greatness from January to June 2024, showcase his evocative works. Noteworthy shows include “The Peace of Wild Things” and “Ode to Autumn” at The Violet Hour in 2023, “Knowle Hill” at The Split Gallery, London in July 2023, and “Young Once Only” at All Saints Road, The Violet Hour in May 2022. Bucklow’s participation in online group shows like “Constant Stars,” “In a New Light,” and “On the Strangest Sea” further underscores his significant presence in the contemporary art scene, offering viewers a glimpse into his rich artistic narrative and thought-provoking themes.