Glazed ceramic and sand, 35 × 17 × 17cm
Oopsy Jones is a self-taught contemporary artist whose impactful ceramic sculptures explore a range of subject matter spanning Greek mythology, medieval relics and Baywatch. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder in 2015, he was urged to pursue creative forms of therapy; it was these therapeutic experiences which have formed the basis of his artistic practice.
Oopsy’s sculptures - which are both weighty and playful - combine deceptively childlike forms, text and mischievous humour to bring his psychotic episodes to life. This unique work was made for our group exhibition ‘Music From Out There’ (16 January - 14 February 2026) and includes real sand spilling out a of a ceramic bucket. It is part of a series titled ‘Icarus's Intergalactic Gap Year Trip-tych’, which, in the artist’s words, is ‘an examination of how Icarus and his engineer dad, Daedalus, would have used contemporary technology to improve their travel plans.
He says; ‘Now, no longer intimidated by the sun, Icarus and the Minotaur stop off there to stage their own version of the Burning Man Festival. There they celebrate a successful flight and their newfound freedom.’
Oopsy’s ceramics were first showcased at a solo exhibition in 4COSE Gallery, East London, in 2025. His works are held in collections in the UK and internationally, and he has undertaken numerous commissions for collectors. He is based in Hertfordshire.
Glazed ceramic and sand, 35 × 17 × 17cm
Oopsy Jones is a self-taught contemporary artist whose impactful ceramic sculptures explore a range of subject matter spanning Greek mythology, medieval relics and Baywatch. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder in 2015, he was urged to pursue creative forms of therapy; it was these therapeutic experiences which have formed the basis of his artistic practice.
Oopsy’s sculptures - which are both weighty and playful - combine deceptively childlike forms, text and mischievous humour to bring his psychotic episodes to life. This unique work was made for our group exhibition ‘Music From Out There’ (16 January - 14 February 2026) and includes real sand spilling out a of a ceramic bucket. It is part of a series titled ‘Icarus's Intergalactic Gap Year Trip-tych’, which, in the artist’s words, is ‘an examination of how Icarus and his engineer dad, Daedalus, would have used contemporary technology to improve their travel plans.
He says; ‘Now, no longer intimidated by the sun, Icarus and the Minotaur stop off there to stage their own version of the Burning Man Festival. There they celebrate a successful flight and their newfound freedom.’
Oopsy’s ceramics were first showcased at a solo exhibition in 4COSE Gallery, East London, in 2025. His works are held in collections in the UK and internationally, and he has undertaken numerous commissions for collectors. He is based in Hertfordshire.
