About the Artist.
Contemporary painter James Spell (1979-present) works in acrylic, oils, and mixed media to express, and share the often-unspoken nuances and complexities of life. James has been painting since 2002; he has a bachelor of arts from UM-St Louis, half an architecture degree from Washington University, extensive experience with painting, photography, writing, and enjoying the intricate complexities of the human experience. Outside of art, James enjoys cooking, spending time with his family, and laying under trees without his glasses, watching sunlight swirl through summer leaves.
Artist Statement
To me, art is an intuitive expression of nonverbal, visual communication. Perhaps it is the element of surprise inherent to the imprecise nature of contemporary and abstract expressionist work. Perhaps it is an opportunity to explore the active and the passive elements, somewhere between the concepts of form and formlessness. That moment is what I enjoy most, where each gesture, each moment, is a leap of faith. Abstraction is a noisy art whose goal is clarity, where the clearest notes peek through the cracks in the layers of composition, revealing the hidden elements and adding their voices to the final work.
I find myself drawn to minimalist landscapes, using simplified architectural forms to invoke the shared feelings of home, establishing a narrative context for the piece and a connection between the artist and the viewer. These exist somewhere between the loud and the quiet spaces of our lives, perhaps where we might find the contentment we all seek.
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Original artwork is available for purchase; pricing and delivery will vary based on shipping costs and locations. If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a piece, please send an inquiry to james.e.spell@gmail.com. Thank you!
Artist Statement
To me, art is an intuitive expression of nonverbal, visual communication. Perhaps it is the element of surprise inherent to the imprecise nature of contemporary and abstract expressionist work. Perhaps it is an opportunity to explore the active and the passive elements, somewhere between the concepts of form and formlessness. That moment is what I enjoy most, where each gesture, each moment, is a leap of faith. Abstraction is a noisy art whose goal is clarity, where the clearest notes peek through the cracks in the layers of composition, revealing the hidden elements and adding their voices to the final work.
I find myself drawn to minimalist landscapes, using simplified architectural forms to invoke the shared feelings of home, establishing a narrative context for the piece and a connection between the artist and the viewer. These exist somewhere between the loud and the quiet spaces of our lives, perhaps where we might find the contentment we all seek.
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Original artwork is available for purchase; pricing and delivery will vary based on shipping costs and locations. If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a piece, please send an inquiry to james.e.spell@gmail.com. Thank you!
