Jack Hilton

Jack Hilton is a London based painter whose work navigates the intersections of history, literature and mythology. Drawing on real historical episodes and reimagining them with the drama and symbolism of myth, Hilton plays with the traditions of History Painting while introducing a fresh emotional charge and moments of levity. His subjects range from the Tower of Babel to burning Bayeux Tapestry ships, each transformed through his distinctive visual language.

Hilton’s practice is equally rooted in formal exploration. His compositions balance figuration with bold, heraldic blocks of colour, patchwork structures and layered shapes. Large areas of flat tone are interrupted by precise interventions, reflecting his belief that omission can be as powerful as addition. This approach creates works that feel both contemporary and timeless, rich in narrative yet disciplined in design.

After studying English Literature at the University of Sussex, Hilton began painting professionally in 2020. He has since exhibited widely, including with Felt Collections (London), Reuter Bausch (Luxembourg), The Table (Hay on Wye) and Galleriet Agnes (Copenhagen). Hilton comes from a celebrated artistic lineage, as the grandson of St Ives painters Rose and Roger Hilton.

He lives and works in London.

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