The Sundowner

British sculptor Jonathan Homewood, based in Tsukuba, Japan, crafts evocative forms that celebrate the potential hidden within the overlooked. His work is a journey of reimagining, where fragments of a consumerist world are woven into intricate, sculptures—ranging from full-scale human figures and endangered species to deities, expansive landscapes, and abstract forms. At the core of Jon’s practice is meticulous weaving of discarded aluminum strips over steel armatures. He is drawn to the vivid graphics and colors of soda cans—artworks designed to entice, yet discarded without a second glance. By reclaiming these surfaces, he captures a unique modern nostalgia, inviting viewers to find beauty in the familiar patterns of the everyday. This transformation breathes spirit into "disposable" materials, turning them into permanent meditations on resilience, history, and craftsmanship. His sculptures serve as a dialogue between what we consider waste and what could have a second life. Full Name: Jonathan Peter Homewood Date of Birth: 27th May 1967 Place of Birth: Jos, Nigeria Nationality: British Exhibitions: 2002 “Crossroads and Coversations” Group show organized by UTU Artworks, Singapore 2005 “Chipbee Boheme”, Group show @ Michi Art, Singapore 2006 Exhibiting Artist @ Michi Art, Singapore 2007 Exhibiting Artist @ Michi Art, Malaysia 2010 Affordable Art Fair, Singapore. Exhibiting with India/Britain artist Ketna Patel and Indigo Blue Art. 2011 Affordable Art Fair, Singapore. Exhibiting with India/Britain artist Ketna Patel and Philippine Artist Gabriel Barredo 2012 Affordable Art Fair, Singapore, Exhibiting with India/Britain artist Ketna Patel 2019 “Chimera” Solo Exhibition, Iriya Gallery, Tokyo 2020 Affordable Art Fair, London Hampstead, UK. Exhibiting with India/Britain artist Ketna Patel 2021 “Cocktails and Dreams” Solo Exhibition, Tsukuba Museum of Art, Tsukuba, Japan 2022 Group Exhibition, MAX Contemporary Art, Tsukuba 2023 Group Exhibition, MAX Contemporary Art, Tsukuba 2023 “Cancestral Artifacts”, Solo Exhibition, Uenomuro Gallery, Tsukuba 2024 Group Exhibition, MAX Contemporary Art, Tsukuba 2025 Group Exhibition, MAX Contemporary Art, Tsukuba 2025 PechaKucha, Tokyo 2025 Tokyo International Art Fair, Roppongi La Salle, Tokyo 2026 Aether group exhibition, Hiltopia, Tokyo Selected Commissions 2005 “Larissa”. Large piece commissioned by a Shipping Company in Singapore, to commemorate the scrapping of an oil tanker using the salvaged name plate. 2023 “Sepulcher”. Full size sculpture of female figure for private client in the USA. 2024 “St. Elmos Fire”. 2m x 2m wall mounted sculpture for private client in the USA. Awards: Honourable mention, Blue Space Gallery Newspaper articles: 2022/9/25 Ibaraki News 2025/11/9 Japan Times Education: 1971- 79 St. Peter’s Preparatory school, Johannesburg, South Africa 1979- 81 St. Paul’s School, Sao Paulo, Brazil 1981-84 Greengates School, Mexico City, Mexico 1984- 86 St. Bede’s School, E. Sussex, England 1986-89 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England 1991-92 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England 1994-95 Bath College of Higher Education, Bath, England Qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Science, Biology and Environmental Science (1995)
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment and Management (1992) BSc Honours in Environmental Biology (1989) Work Experience: Teacher of Art and Design. (2011) Overseas Family School, Singapore. Full-time artist (2023-2025) specializing in sculpture and ink drawing. Artist Education: 1989 Drawing and Painting techniques: Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK 2005 Silver smithing course: Central Saint Martins, London UK 2006 Sculpture techniques course: Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore 2007 Life drawing classes: Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore 2008 Airbrushing course: Singapore 2010 Advanced Photography techniques: Singapore 2024 Introduction to Pottery techniques: Tsukuba, Japan