Artist Profile
David James
Nelson New Zealand
Artist’s Statement
The intention and goal of my creative practice is to engage the viewer at a visceral level with thoughts, ideas, and prophetic allusions that connect them to something deeper in life. My development as an artist has been parallel with my development as an observer of humanity and of the human condition, through relationships, community, and isolation. I am forever intrigued by the resilience of humans, the stupidity, and the absolute beauty that cries out to be met by another. My focus, since returning to art-making again is simply to make work that connects with people by somehow mirroring back to them some of their deepest feelings and inner thoughts. I believe we all must connect and we’re made for community and togetherness.
Biography
Born in 1976
Living and working in Nelson, New Zealand
David James’ art practice explores the sensitivity and control of traditional figurative drawing, disrupted by techniques to allow emotive and prophetic narratives to emerge and express our humanity in relationship with our creator. David holds an undergraduate qualification in Visual Arts majoring in painting and drawing, and Master’s degree in Art & Design for which he achieved First-Class honours for his work in video installation.
Qualifications
Master of Arts (Art & Design)
AUT Auckland University of Technology
2005-2007
Certificate in Adult Teaching
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
2009
Diploma in Visual Arts (Level7)
Nelson Polytechnic
1996-1998
Awards
Cretney Award for Excellence in Education (2009)
Selected Exhibition History
Solo Shows
2018 Song of all Songs ATELIER Studio Gallery
2019 Speculum Humanae Dei ATELIER Studio|Gallery
Group Shows
2018 Quality of Life ATELIER Studio|Gallery
2019 Downscale ATELIER Studio|Gallery
2020 Stations of the Cross ATELIER Studio|Gallery
2020 IMAGE + TEXT ATELIER Studio|Gallery
David James
They are together lighter than breath , 2018
Acrylic, Ink, and Gold Leaf on Bitumum Paper1370.0 x 2800.0 mm
NZD 6,800
David James
Disruption II , 2018
Oil on Board590.0 x 390.0 mm
NZD 1,200
David James
Disruption (1) , 2018
Oil on Board590.0 x 390.0 mm
sold
David James
Downpour 2 , 2018
Oil on Board590.0 x 895.0 mm
NZD 1,350
David James
Downpour 1 , 2018
Oil on Board590.0 x 895.0 mm
sold
David James
Notes Project - 6 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
NZD 120
David James
Notes Project - 5 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
sold
David James
Notes Project - 4 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
NZD 120
David James
Notes Project - 3 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
NZD 120
David James
Notes Project - 2 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
sold
David James
Notes Project - 1 , 2019
Photo Scanner, 310 gsm Cotton rag paper295.0 x 210.0 mm
NZD 120
David James
Where a Heart Finds Home , 2019
Graphite and shellac on paper700.0 x 700.0 mm
sold
David James
To Feel Everything and All #10 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #9 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #8 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #7 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #6 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #5 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
sold
David James
To Feel Everything and All #4 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #3 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
sold
David James
To Feel Everything and All #2 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
To Feel Everything and All #1 , 2019
Graphite, ink, acrylic, and shellac on board200.0 x 300.0 mm
NZD 425
David James
Even in Darkness I Cannot Hide from You , 2019
Graphite, black and white conte, ink, and shellac on paper700.0 x 700.0 mm
NZD 2,850
David James
In Good Faith , 2019
Graphite, ink, and shellac on paper700.0 x 700.0 mm
NZD 2,850
David James
The Suffering One , 2019
Graphite and Shellac on Paper1400.0 x 1000.0 mm
NZD 4,250
David James
No Shadow of Turning , 2019
Graphite and Shellac on Paper1400.0 x 1000.0 mm
NZD 4,250
David James
In Resistance , 2019
Graphite, ink, and shellac on paper1400.0 x 1000.0 mm
sold
David James
We All Fall , 2020
Graphite on Fabriano Paper1800.0 x 740.0 mm
NZD 1,200
David James
When The Light Comes Upon Her (Jeremiah 18 Series) , 2020
Graphite, Shellac and Acrylic on Paper1100.0 x 800.0 mm
sold
David James
To Savour the Void, A Revolution (Jeremiah 18 Series) , 2020
Graphite, Shellac and Acrylic on Paper149.0 x 133.0 cm
NZD 2,200
David James
Cover Me 2 , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 2,800
David James
Cover Me 1 , 2022
Graphite and shellac on papersold
David James
Psalm. Like rivers of water in a dry place , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 4,500
David James
Psalm. Like shade of a great rock in a weary land , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 4,500
David James
Psalm. Like a shelter from the tempest , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 4,500
David James
Oh, to be as light as a feather , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 8,600
David James
Psalm 51 , 2022
Graphite and shellac on paperNZD 8,800