Andy Warhol's critics' said his art did not have any meaning, and he himself said: "I am a deeply superficial person". Like Warhol - I take images of any kind and present them as works of art. Whether it is one of my photographs of a brick wall, or my oil-paintings of a nude - the purpose is the same for me: to indentify them collectively as 'Pop Art'. At the University of Plymouth where I studied for a Fine Art degree, there was no place for 'meaninglessness' or 'superficiality' in art - only 'depth'! But neither was it a place to go and learn how to paint and draw, ironically! However, I got painting lessons from the renowned artist and relative, Robert Lenkiewicz. Design also influences some my work, and there is a graphic element to much of it.

I am also a writer – mainly of comedy and theatre. I often use writing to comment on our perception of popular entertainment in today’s fast-moving, diverse society. My work, hopefully, stimulates debate – asks questions – and sometimes causes controversy! My latest play ‘Cheap Bedsits’, has already sparked controversy in theatre circles around Devon, and has prompted an attempt to have it withdrawn from the North Devon TheatreFest in Barnstaple. Fortunately, however, common sense prevailed, and the play continues as scheduled!

Some of my prints can be bought here, and some open-edition prints can be bought at: easyart.com. You can email me by clicking here, or at: josephstoneman@yahoo.co.uk for any enquiries. Thank you.