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Therese JamesFunky Punky Rockers (New York) - original cityscape painting-contemporary Art2024
2024
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In "Funky Punky Rockers," Therese James captures the vibrant and eclectic spirit of New York City with a joyful, playful energy that resonates throughout the scene. This original piece, crafted in a contemporary naïve art style on deep canvas with acrylics, is a celebration of urban life, brimming with the kind of everyday magic that makes New York so unique.
The painting is a lively tableau of city life, where every element plays a crucial role in the overall rhythm of the scene. The streets are filled with people, each engaged in their own activity but somehow connected through the shared pulse of the city. Some are dancing with carefree abandon, others are riding bicycles or skateboards, weaving through the bustling crowd with an infectious sense of freedom. The expressions on their faces, whether they are young or old, reflect a deep, contagious happiness that seems to ripple through the entire composition.
Animals also make their presence felt, adding another layer of life to the streets. Cats perch on windowsills with a watchful eye, dogs trot alongside their human companions, and birds flutter and soar, filling the air with a sense of movement and spontaneity. The buildings that line the streets are alive with personality, their windows framing faces that look down with curiosity, amusement, and sometimes a touch of envy at the lively scene unfolding below.
The color scheme—dominated by whites, yellows, oranges, blues, and greens—creates a vivid and dynamic backdrop that enhances the joyful atmosphere of the painting. Each color is carefully chosen to complement the overall mood, making the scene feel both harmonious and electric at the same time. The contemporary naïve style, with its simple forms and bold lines, gives the painting an endearing quality that draws viewers in, making them feel like they are part of the bustling street life.
The painting is signed by Therese James, marking it as an authentic and unique piece of art. It is ready to be displayed, bringing a slice of New York’s vibrant life to any space it occupies. "Funky Punky Rockers (New York)" is sure to infuse its surroundings with a sense of joy and energy.
Artist Biography:
Therese James has been immersed in the world of painting and exhibition since 1993, carving her path as a self-taught artist guided solely by instinct and intuition. Developing a distinctive style characterized by representative characters inhabiting her vibrant canvases, Therese aligns herself with the Naive School, embracing a philosophy of boundless creativity and unfettered expression. For Therese, each painting is a voyage of discovery, an organic evolution of emotions and ideas. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes and literature of her native Wales and the West Country, she imbues her work with a sense of nostalgia and longing, encapsulated by the Welsh concept of ‘Hiraeth’—a profound yearning for home. Selected as ‘Welsh Artist of the Year’ and invited to exhibit at prestigious venues such as ‘The Royal Welsh Show’ and ‘The Eisteddfod’, Therese’s art has garnered recognition both nationally and internationally. Her work can be found in galleries across the UK, as well as in collections spanning America, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. At Signet Contemporary Art Gallery, Therese’s paintings are sourced directly from her studio, ensuring each piece retains its unique authenticity and charm. Embodying the timeless tradition of naive style painting, Therese’s art captivates viewers with its whimsical charm and evocative storytelling. For those drawn to the allure of naive style painting, Therese’s portfolio promises a journey into a world of imagination and wonder. Explore her enchanting creations online or visit Signet Contemporary Art Gallery to experience the magic first-hand.
“Over the many years I have worked, my style has slowly and naturally evolved and through continuously working and experimenting it has become an extension of who I am. I work the paint with my hands until I get to the finer details, I get an instinctive feel for when the consistency is just right and then I go with it. I never know how I am going to get there – I only know I have to and that when the journey is complete, I will know. Each one is a roller coaster of emotions, a pilgrimage to places once visited in my mind and heart. The Welsh word ‘Hiraeth’ is what best describes it for me – it is a deep longing for home, that home is inside me, trying to find this place and transform it into something tangible is what continuously fires me to keep painting. It is these places and paintings that make the connections between Therese’s audience and her paintings.” – Therese James
- Creator:Therese James (1959, Welsh)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316018532
Therese James
We are pleased to sell works on behalf of Therese James. Therese is a full time artist painting and exhibiting since 1993. As a member of the Naive School she works from a compulsion to recreate what she feels and sees. As a self taught naive she relies purely on an instinctive approach to her art and has developed her own style with expressive characters who inhabit the world of her paintings. Therese gets much of her inspiration from the places and literature of her native Wales and the West Country of England. She says she paints the way she paints because she doesn’t know “the rules” and her paintings are a journey of discovery. More recently she has been inspired to use her painterly skills to create wild and untamed responses to nature, creating semi abstracted, almost primal, sea and landscapes reflecting the raw untrained, instinctive way in which she works. Therese is very well collected with her works in collections in N. America, Europe, Australasia and Asia.
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