THE ARTIST

IONA MAGNUS

Iona Magnus is a contemporary artist whose work exists at the intersection of street art, protest imagery and social commentary. Her practice, developed over two decades in private, emerges now as a fully formed voice—not a debut, but a considered arrival.

 

Working primarily in mixed media on canvas, Magnus combines stencil techniques, spray paint and bold typography to create works that refuse to be ignored. Her signature aesthetic—high contrast black and white imagery punctuated by explosive hot pink—has become synonymous with unapologetic feminine power.

 

Central themes in her work include the reclamation of public space, the rejection of performative femininity and the documentation of resistance. Each piece carries the energy of the street while maintaining the intentionality of gallery-calibre work.

INTENTION

Every mark is deliberate. Every release is considered. The work enters the public sphere with purpose, not desperation.

RESTRAINT

Scarcity is not a marketing tactic—it’s a philosophy. Only 20–30% of the archive will ever be released publicly. The rest is reserved.

AUTHORITY

Twenty years of practice. Thousands of hours. This is not an emerging artist—this is an artist who has arrived.
ARTIST STATEMENT

“I paint what I see. I see what most people choose to ignore. The women in my work are not victims—they are the ones who refused to look away. The pink is not decorative. It’s a weapon.”

— Iona Magnus, 2024