James Jake James is a multi-disciplinary artist from the small coastal town of Fingal Head, Australia. His vibrant, gestural works playfully explore what it means to be happy and human.
With a background in film, JJ brings a cinematic and technological element to his art, embracing bold colours and high contrast. He continues to work in film alongside his art practice, contributing to large-scale productions.
James began painting in New York City in 2019, and just months later, sold out his debut collection Saint Cheap Easy in London. This early success inspired him to pursue painting more seriously.
Since then, his work has been exhibited across the globe, with exhibitions in England, the United States, Canada, France, Indonesia, and of course, Australia.
Exhibitions, Films & Public Works
2025 - Dark Loot exhibition with Bryce Cusch at KEPK, Brisbane
2025 - Solo exhibition at Penny Contemporary ‘Hati Hati Bule’
2025 - Voltron Film
2025 - Play Dead Film
2025 - Mimesis collaboration, kabarindo
2024 - Balls Up Film
2024 - Good Cop Bad Cop TV Series
2024 - BLOWE gallery opening group exhibition
2023 - Two Buffalos Mural, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2023 - West Waves, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2023 - CNN Indonesia Interview
2023 - Badak Mural, Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia
2023 - phameon collaboration
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, Dust Temple, 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