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Therese JamesHappy Hippy Days-original London figurative cityscape painting-contemporary Art2025
2025
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Happy Hippy Days Kings Road" by Therese James invites viewers into a vibrant and nostalgic street scene along the iconic Kings Road in Chelsea. This lively painting captures the essence of bustling London life, with its colorful characters and whimsical details that evoke a sense of joy, nostalgia, and community.
Set against a stark white ground, the scene bursts to life with vibrant colors and animated expressions. From the foreground to the background, the canvas is filled with nods to nostalgic London life, from iconic red buses to uniformed police officers patrolling the streets. Each element adds to the rich tapestry of urban charm, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the city.
In the foreground, different characters go about their day with animated expressions, their interactions adding a sense of liveliness to the scene. As they pass by, the familiar landmarks of the Kings Road come into view, their presence a reminder of the rich history and culture of the area.
Above, people stand at their windows, watching the hustle and bustle below, while pigeons scatter across the shop front signs, adding to the dynamic energy of the scene. A single tabby cat ventures across the canvas, its playful presence adding a touch of whimsy to the bustling street.
The childlike style of the painting adds to its charm, making it both exciting and nostalgic. As viewers gaze upon the scene, they are transported to a familiar world filled with memories of happy days and carefree moments, where the sense of community is palpable and connections are formed amidst the bustling activity of the city streets.
"Happy Hippy Days Kings Road" is more than just a street scene; it is a celebration of the vibrant spirit of London life and the sense of community that binds its residents together. Signed by the artist, this captivating artwork is unframed and painted around the corners on deep edge canvases, allowing the vibrant scene to extend beyond traditional boundaries. "Happy Hippy Days Kings Road" is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea, as well as online.
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:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316397552
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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