“I’ve chosen to stay behind the mask because my art has enough to say for itself. I want people to see past me and just see my art.”
Inside James’ Studio
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“When creating one of my pieces, it’s not just about painting, it’s about layering the canvas with different colours. Simply painting a book on a canvas was easy, but it was too clean-looking and didn’t tell me anything. “By removing the paint, I am recreating the feeling of old books from a vintage bookshop. The exposure of these layers represents the history and journey of the artwork, just as a used book will have its own story. “Sanding is an important part of my artistic process. I move the sander at different angles, especially near the edges, where a book would see wear and tear. All of these beautiful colours pop out like the words in the book.”
Be Careful What YouWish For Original Mixed Media on Canvas Image Size 102cm x 153cm Framed Size 114cm x 164cm Price on Application
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