Artist banned from Portsmouth exhibition for nude paintings wins award one year later

A MAN who was thrown out of an art exhibition last year for his nude paintings took home an award for this year's entry – and is exhibiting his pictures this weekend.
Joe Greenwood with his 2018 entries. Picture: Sarah Standing (180617-540)Joe Greenwood with his 2018 entries. Picture: Sarah Standing (180617-540)
Joe Greenwood with his 2018 entries. Picture: Sarah Standing (180617-540)

But undeterred, Joe entered for a second time this year – walking away with first prize.

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The artist, who started painting in his 30s, won the White Dog Gallery prize for his portrait of a woman sitting with a wine glass, called Daniella.

Daniella by Joe GreenwoodDaniella by Joe Greenwood
Daniella by Joe Greenwood

'It’s a really good feeling, especially after what happened last year,' Joe said.

‘Looking back I do understand why it happened, but I’m pleased to have turned it around this year.’

Just like last year, Joe submitted four pictures for the judges' consideration.

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While keeping his trademark style, he did make a few changes to make his work more competition-friendly.

He said: ‘I deliberately submitted portraits because they were less controversial than my other work.

‘My interest is in painting people so I wanted to keep doing that.’

Joe says he ‘isn’t sure’ what he’ll do for next year’s show, but will definitely be entering.

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His work will be on display on Saturday at The Golden Eagle in Delamere Road, Southsea, from 10am-2pm.

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