Daniel J Yeomans

Trained at the Charles H. Cecil studios in Florence, Daniel is a contemporary artist who has become known for outstanding mastery of his craft in painting. He has developed a style applying contemporary twists to classic techniques.

The show opens with a full-scale self-portrait reflecting the creative struggles faced through the covid pandemic. This striking piece is displayed alongside various sculpture and mixed media works, which invite viewers to reflect on themes such as the Ukraine war, and how technology changes our everyday human interactions. In addition, the exhibition features many of Daniel's luminous, 'plein - air' paintings from Anglesey.

‘Home and Back Again’ by Daniel James Yeomans RCA.

Daniel is a contemporary artist who has become known for outstanding mastery of his craft in painting. Over the years he has gradually developed a style applying contemporary twists to classic techniques, and from 2022 began teaching himself sculpture as a way to express some creative ideas that he felt suited a 3D medium and more immersive viewing experience.

Aged 25, Daniel went to Italy and trained as a portrait painter at Charles H. Cecil studios in Florence, where he remained for a few years, after which he returned to Montgomery, Wales where he began to paint full time. Remaining here, working in a barn studio they renovated on the family property. During this time Daniel completed many portrait commissions including one of the Viscount Clive of Powys, Jonathan Herbert and also of Lord William and Ffion Hague.

After 4 years living at the family home and also 4 years long distance relationship with his Swiss partner Alicia he decided to move to Geneva where they now live together.

Daniel’s connection to Wales remains strong and he continues to exhibit here on a regular basis. In 2021 he was made a member of the Royal Cambrian Academy (RCA) in Conwy where he is currently exhibiting in their ‘2023 members summer show (15/07/23 – 09/09/23)’. In 2019 his self-portrait N0.3 was purchased and added to the public collection of the National Library of Wales. His Portrait of Tim ‘Dystonia & I; The Renaissance of Self’ was also selected for the Jackson’s Award.

Home and back Again is Daniel’s largest solo show to date, bringing together works devoted to a shift in his project styles, ideas and mediums. The show opens with a full-scale self-portrait reflecting the creative struggles faced through the Covid pandemic. This striking piece is displayed alongside various sculpture and mixed media works, which invite viewers to reflect on themes such as the Ukraine war, and how technology changes our everyday human interactions. In addition, the exhibition features many of Daniel’s luminous, ‘plein-air’ paintings from Anglesey.

Daniel states, ‘for this show I’ve started exploring outside the realm of classical painting. I’m really interested in how we interact with an artwork and how space and different mediums be used to influence our experience and reflections. Inevitably it’s about manipulating my works, inviting people to take a second look’.