Jon Buck British, b. 1951

About

Inspired by a love of colour, Jon Buck's work explores animal symbols and the human connection to the natural world, holding a vital message about our planet's future.

Jon Buck began his career as a zoo keeper in Bristol. After being tasked with illustrating the aviary’s information boards, he not only stumbled upon a natural talent but a love of depicting animals that has lasted a lifetime. Although there is a degree of abstraction in his later work, he uses the power of suggestion to engage his viewers and has spent decades perfecting his own unique sculptural language and symbolism that makes his work instantly recognisable.
 
Buck has recently turned to exploring the environmental impact of the Anthropocene. This has been reflected in the evolution of his colour palette, choosing to apply darker earthy tones in comparison to his usual bright vivid colours of choice. Buck also draws inspiration from microbiology and often references evolutionary theory in his works. 
Works
  • Jon Buck, Ark: High and Dry Maquette, 2018
    Jon Buck
    Ark: High and Dry Maquette, 2018
    Jon Buck, Ark: High and Dry Maquette, 2018
    13333.33
  • Jon Buck, Ship to Shore (Maquette), 2009
    Jon Buck
    Ship to Shore (Maquette), 2009
    Jon Buck, Ship to Shore (Maquette), 2009
    12500.00
  • Jon Buck, Man's Best Friend
    Jon Buck
    Man's Best Friend
    Jon Buck, Man's Best Friend
    8000.00
  • Jon Buck, Underdog, 2009
    Jon Buck
    Underdog, 2009
    Jon Buck, Underdog, 2009
    7916.67
  • Jon Buck, Catatonic, 2019
    Jon Buck
    Catatonic, 2019
    Jon Buck, Catatonic, 2019
    6625.00
  • Jon Buck, Spikydog, 2005
    Jon Buck
    Spikydog, 2005
    Jon Buck, Spikydog, 2005
    6250.00
  • Jon Buck, Eidos V, 2012
    Jon Buck
    Eidos V, 2012
    Jon Buck, Eidos V, 2012
    4791.67
  • Jon Buck, Bluebird
    Jon Buck
    Bluebird
    Jon Buck, Bluebird
    3750.00
  • Jon Buck, Beastiform Necklace, 2014
    Jon Buck
    Beastiform Necklace, 2014
    Jon Buck, Beastiform Necklace, 2014
    1425.00
  • Jon Buck, Curviform Necklace, 2014
    Jon Buck
    Curviform Necklace, 2014
    Jon Buck, Curviform Necklace, 2014
    1187.50
  • Jon Buck, Animal Glyph XII, 2018
    Jon Buck
    Animal Glyph XII, 2018
    Sold
    Jon Buck, Animal Glyph XII, 2018
    Sold
  • Jon Buck, Animal Glyph X, 2018
    Jon Buck
    Animal Glyph X, 2018
    Jon Buck, Animal Glyph X, 2018
    666.67
  • Jon Buck, Animal Glyph XVII, 2018
    Jon Buck
    Animal Glyph XVII, 2018
    Jon Buck, Animal Glyph XVII, 2018
    666.67
  • Jon Buck, Flitterbird, 2005
    Jon Buck
    Flitterbird, 2005
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