Collection: JJ Adams
Creed Gallery in Ascot, Berkshire, offers work by JJ Adams, the Plymouth-born, Cape Town-raised mixed-media artist who remixes pop icons and famous landmarks with spray paint, stencils and digital layers. Our team can advise on edition, framing and documentation for collectors across Berkshire, Surrey and London.
About JJ Adams
Jason John "JJ" Adams was born in Plymouth in 1978, the son of a Baptist minister, and moved to Cape Town aged six. He studied graphic design at Cape College while working as an apprentice at Wildfire Tattoos, and returned to the UK in 1998 intending to become a tattoo artist. He instead studied commercial printing at Plymouth College of Art and Design and worked as a graphic designer and sign-maker before turning to fine art around 2009. He has said his influences include Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Peter Blake.
The Work: Icons Remixed
His work blends acrylic spray, stencils, screenprinting and digital layers. Familiar figures and landmarks are given a rebellious twist, such as Marilyn Monroe with sleeve tattoos or a graffiti-scarred Big Ben, and his pieces often hide small details for the viewer to find.
Art and Charity
Adams has raised money for charity through his work, including over £5,000 for the Willow Foundation in 2014, more than £3,000 for the British Liver Trust with a David Bowie portrait in 2016 and £13,000 for the NHS in 2020. He was a finalist for the Fine Art Trade Guild's Best Selling Published Artist award in 2016 and 2019.
Collecting JJ Adams at Creed Gallery
We state the medium, edition size, size and documentation for every work, and whether it is an original or an edition. Register your interest to hear about new arrivals, and you're welcome to visit the gallery in Ascot.
Why Collect JJ Adams
His work is bold, familiar and layered with detail, and it's tied to real charity fundraising. As with any artist, individual pieces vary in demand and value, so our team is happy to talk you through the specifics of any work you're considering.