Colours of the brain - Pink & Yellow
During the anti-racism movement of 2020, I felt moved to do more than just post a solitary black square on whatever social media outlet and then claim to have done something meaningful. My opinion of race has always been guided by MLK’s colour-blind mindset, where skin colour is of no relevance and content of character is what reigns supreme.
In the creative process, I found a quote by Nigerian poet, Michael Bassey Johnson, who said ‘I don’t fancy colours of the face, I’m always attracted to colours of the brain.’ It was this passage that connected to me and influenced the piece.
One of my first pieces reimagined with every aspect originally hand-rendered, from the hearts, hair to the halftones.
This version features a spray-painted gradient finish on the hair and cheek. As such, each piece of art will vary in finish.
Art specifications
- 420 x 460 mm
- Printed on South Bank course 310 gsm
- 1 Colour screenprint
- Spray-painted cheek and hair, making every print unique
- Signed and numbered
- Edition of 10
Techniques used
This is a unique, hand-finished screen print. The inherent nature of hand-pulled screen printing imparts a wonderful feel to each print, with slight variations from one to the next. These differences in outcome result in prints that are inherently unique. Additionally, this print has been hand-finished by James, providing each individual print with its own distinct finish. This makes each print in this small-batch, limited edition truly one of a kind.
What they say
J. FrancoisElectric Gallery‘James has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s sought-after print artists. His limited edition prints have been very popular and his technique of using half-tone really brings his works to life.’
B. HepworthEdit Gallery‘James has a fun, honest and energetic approach in his work whilst taking care to maintain a technical style of painting. This juxtaposition of attitude and technique lead to intriguing works that we love talking about in the gallery’
M. SpendiffArt Republic'his innovative take on contemporary art and approach consistently excites and engages the vibrant Art Republic community'
S. CurranTotally Biblical'James' artworks have been an instant hit here at Totally Biblical Gallery, his work takes an exciting look at popular culture which our customers really identify with.'
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