James Jake James is a multi-disciplinary artist from the small coastal town of Fingal Head, Australia. His vibrant and gestural pieces explore the relationship between order and chaos. Reminding us that life is an exciting mixture of both.
James comes from a background in film. This medium has majorly influenced his art practice, favouring bright colours and extreme contrast.
He first started painting in New York City in 2019, and a few months later sold this entire body of work ‘Saint Cheap Easy’ in London. After this, he was inspired to continue painting and pursue art full-time.
Since then, he has produced and showcased works in England, America, Canada, France, Indonesia, and Australia.
Exhibitions & Public Works
2023 - Two Buffalos Mural, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2023 - West Waves, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2022 - Electric Jazz solo exhibition, Brisbane
2022 - Capre x JJ x Allisa Tsukimori shoot
2022 - Quince Cellar solo exhibition, Currumbin
2022 - Pink Dusk solo exhibition, Currumbin
2022 - L’Impasse Du Bout Du Monde Residency & Exhibition, France
2022 - Royal Art, Nelson, Canada
2022 - Polka Dot Dragon Festival, Canada
2022 - Ujong Kulong Mural, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2021 - Seventh Heaven Solo Show at Scratch
2021 - Zero Carbon 2023
2021 - Hands On Art Residency & Charity Piece at CBRE, Brisbane
2021 - Art Edit Magazine Feature
2021 - Life on Life’s Terms Group Show
2021 - Penny Contemporary ‘Beyond the Margins’ Group Show
2021 - Boot Mami Mural for Yonder Festival
2020 - Showcased ‘Saint Cheap Easy’ in London
2020 - Banana Shed Collection, Warrawong (permanent display)
2020 - ATSILS charity collection
2020 - Showcased ‘BLU202’ at Bunker, West End
2020 - Five Leg Bill Mural for Yonder Festival