do (Hang Dong, Thailand)

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Jimmie James
do (Hang Dong, Thailand)
2018

About the Item

Jimmie James' “do" is colorful, abstract 15.25 x 15 inch painting on paper with acrylic and graphite composed of organic shapes of aquamarine blue, yellow, green, with touches of red and pink seem to float on a white painted background. Layering painted areas gives a sense of depth and movement to the composition. At the center, the word “do” written in pencil is a gentle call to action. The interplay of economically drawn line and the brushy, organic painted shapes creates tension and compositional balance. James uses automatic drawing in his work to free his hand from the control of his mind, shapes arriving on the support directly from his unconscious. This unframed painting on paper work was executed in Hang Dong, Thailand, while the artist was living in Chiang Mai. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jimmie James is a poet, painter, actor and singer/songwriter. This renaissanced artist has long been a fixture of New York City’s art, theater and music scene, showing at a number of galleries including 571 Projects, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, Boltax Gallery, and Thomas Werner Gallery, to name a few. He has performed in works by theatrical luminaries including Richard Maxwell, Christina Masciotti, Danny Hoch, and Susan Lori Parks, and has composed for theater and film, where projects include Seth Zvi Rosenfeld’s “Everything’s Turning into Beautiful,” Amos Poe’s “Empire II.” Whether painting, performing or composing, Jimmie James’ work remains accessible while refusing containment. He is doggedly trans-disciplinary: part shaman, part poet, part craftsman. Combining paint, fiber, word and image into tapestry-like works on canvas and paper, he creates pieces that exhibit a strong sense of emotional integrity and truth, through spontaneous, organic line work and considered use of color. Jimmie James’ works are present in a number of private collections. Recently returned from gallery exhibitions and performances in Japan, Thailand and Spain, he currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany.

Creator:
Jimmie James (1955, American)
Creation Year:
2018
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Medium:
Acrylic,Rag Paper,Color Pencil
Movement & Style:
Abstract
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Stowe, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU56034231951