"Inspirational Message #1"

“March To Your Own Beat” is a phrase I've crafted that acts as a gentle reminder and

an empowering mantra for individuals who struggle with assertiveness and strive to

become more independent. This message, born during a meditation session in 2018,

holds immense significance to me. It has become a meaningful trademark slogan that

encapsulates my journey of overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and cultivating

my individuality. Although I have made significant progress in asserting myself, there

are still moments where this mantra continues to resonate strongly.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions: 15cm x 15cm x 1.5cm

Year Created: 2022

"Storm Eunice Did It"

Shortly after Valentine's Day, a storm named Eunice struck Europe. One surprising fact about this storm is that it caused approximately €1.8 billion in damages in less than a week. The plastic fairing fell off my bike recently during a very intense storm. It was the strongest storm I had experienced so far, and it caused me some annoyance. Having an abundance of free time, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the notion of embarking on a liberating journey to conquer the relentless creature known as 'boredom'. However, I decided to take a different path. I chose to go outside with a canvas and some spare acrylics. I let the wind influence the unfinished masterpiece.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions: 60cm x 60cm x 3cm

Year Created: 2022

"The Cyclist"

The "No Cycling" sign had a simple bicycle symbol. I decided to paint it, adding a stick figure that made it look like an alien. I love the rich black colour of the bicycle; some might argue that this second picture marks the beginning of my artistic style's decline into mediocrity as if my creativity were fading away.

These two paintings to date are probably the most I’ve ever felt inspired from painting them but still a work I’m satisfied to show. This is the only artwork that is pinpointed to an exact date of its completion, 4th February 2022.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Poster paint on canvas

Dimensions: 40cm x 50cm x 1.5cm

Year Created: 2022

"Chocolate!"

My first artwork. The first painting will most likely always be the most challenging; I remember re-discovering my artistic side again. It was the winter of 2022, and I had just written my first book; writing was something I had a passion for a long time. I realised I needed more to do than just sitting at home until 2 a.m. watching videos and reading the same web pages repeatedly.

Christmas isn’t a celebration I tend to distance myself from. I am not a fan of the event, and I see it as another day when everything is closed in the town. Christmas 2021 turned out to be rather unremarkable and far from memorable. I recall receiving an enormous amount of alcohol and chocolate that could potentially bring down even the mightiest of armies.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Poster paint on canvas

Dimensions: 40cm x 50cm x 1.5cm

Year Created: 2022

"The Cities Are Soundless"

I have a folder on my computer called "Pandemic London" that has photos from my old phone. I didn't think I would use them, but it turns out some of the photos weren't taken in London. Explore a visual story showcasing our collective experiences during the 2020 pandemic. It was a time when the earth appeared to stop. The Cities Are Soundless exhibition features my phone's photos that capture meaningful moments. It made me reflect on the things I had planned but couldn't do, and how life would never be the same for many people after this.

We lost motivation, sense, lives, and confidence in the economy and ourselves after taking most of these images. For me, it was a bad time and the end of what I’d describe as my golden age. These photos show quiet and empty cities that are usually busy.

They were taken between March 22, 2020 and April 5, 2020, in Swindon, my hometown, and during a trip to London before strict rules were implemented.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Landscape Photography

Aperture: 1.8

Focal Length: 2.4mm

Exposure: 1/879

Camera: Vivo S1 Pro Smartphone

Year Created: 2020