Introducing the work of James Starr
Every now and then I come across the work of a talented artist, designer or photographer, and it’s always a great inspiration. James Starr was exhibiting at Room 212 in Bristol a few weeks ago and I have to say he is one of the more impressive artists I have seen there.
James is a painter, printer and illustrator. His images are created using a mixture of original screen printed material, photography, freehand illustration and collage. He has traveled as an expedition artist for BSES Expeditions to the USA, South Africa, Iceland and Arctic Norway.
I spent quite a bit of time chatting to James and he took the trouble to pop by our house to drop some work off to me and my partner. (James, it is at the framers; can’t wait to get it back! :)). It was a great pleasure to meet a talented local artist and genuinely nice person.
Stop by James’s website sometime and have a look: James Starr
Toni
James Sandercock Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
James Starr’s work combines all the elements that help to fuel the spirit. His use of the recognisable Icon draws you into his art which under closer inspection offers so much more. A glance into a counter culture, something slightly seedy and dangerous, a forbidden fruit we all secretly would like to take a bite of. Never over stepping the mark but always right on it, James knows how to press the viewers’ buttons. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Great Blog Toni, helping to spread the good word.
toni Says:
November 14th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Thanks for your comment James…a great insight into the work.
Toni
FlugSnulley Says:
February 7th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Nice site keep it up!
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