Jeff Rowland was a celebrated British contemporary artist known for his cinematic, rain-drenched cityscapes that explore themes of love, parting, and reunion. Strongly influenced by the golden age of film and classic storytelling, Rowland’s work is instantly recognisable for its atmospheric lighting, reflective surfaces, and figures that appear caught in deeply emotional moments.
“I’ve Missed You” is a striking example of Rowland’s fascination with romantic reunions, particularly those set in transitional spaces like train stations—symbols of both departure and return. While not his only work set in this context, it closely relates in mood and composition to other pieces such as Meet Me on the Bridge and We Met at the Same Place, sharing a visual and emotional language rooted in longing and reconnection.
| Medium: | Acrylic |
| Format: | Canvas |
| Size (Framed): | 83 x 98 cm |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Condition: | Excellent |
Jeff Rowland was born in 1964 – he recalled being inspired to create art from a young age, as he watched his grandmother working with oil paints. He studied art at Newcastle Tyneside College, and made his first attempt at becoming a self-employed professional artist in 1984. After struggling to find success, he was determined to hone his focus and skills, and studied advertising and illustration at the Newcastle School of Design.
Following this, Rowland was able to create a collection that earned him great success, exhibiting in Northumberland and then in London. Increasing sales enabled him to continue working in his desired career as a full-time artist.
Rowland was known for the commitment he showed to his work, and to creating art that was truly authentic. He immersed himself in the scenes he created – for example, before painting a series of scenes featuring fishermen and trawlers, he went out on a north sea trawler to experience the work first hand.
In the latter years of his life, Rowland was based in the north east of England, where he was able to find inspiration for his ongoing works. He died in 2018 at the age of 55, following a battle with Leukaemia.
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