2008 Exhibition: Free | James Jones

  • James Jones, Kiss me, 2008
  • James Jones, Nausea, 2008
  • James Jones, On the tear, 2008
  • James Jones, Blew, 2008
  • James Jones, Bangers & Mash, 2008
  • James Jones, Being & Nothingness, 2008
  • James Jones, Kiss Me 1, 2008

2008 Exhibition: Free
3 - 29 June 2008

James Jones graduated from The National Art School in 1991 and has since held 9 solo exhibitions and participated in over 30 group exhibitions. This is James 5th solo show with King Street Gallery on William and his first at the gallery’s new premises.
James’ studio ‘The Palace’ is an enormous vintage building in the heart of Sydney, where his painting and reading consume and sustain him. His studio practice reflects an expressionistic approach to the figure – a longstanding trademark of James’ work. A thick application of paint, characteristically disguises a drawing of an otherwise recognisable object.
‘Free’ embraces the boxing world as a metaphor for the emotional and physical repercussions of ‘the knocks of life.’ Everyday we deal with life’s upheavals – the good, the bad and what ever may fall in between. This body of work encompasses a palette rich in colour replacing the predominantly white veil seen in previous shows.
James’ paintings hang in the collections of Macquarie Bank; Allen, Arthur, Robinson; News Corporation; Windsor & Newton and the Establishment Hotel.