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James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

British, b. 1966
James Sparshatt began his photographic career in the 1990s in Bolivia, working as a photojournalist and editor of the Bolivian Times. James has had solo exhibitions in the US, Ireland, Spain, Cuba, France and across the UK. His work has also been shown at prestigious contemporary art fairs including Pulse - Miami, Art Chicago, Art Hamptons, Slick Paris, Art Market (San Francisco) among others. James’s photographs have been used for many advertising campaigns and have featured in magazines such as Dazed and Confused, Tatler, Red, Wanderlust as well as all of the UK’s major broadsheets. He has also written for the New Statesman. “My love of photography developed while I was working as a photojournalist in Latin America in the 1990s. Both there, and later in Cuba, I was captivated by the energy and exuberance of the festivals and dance so inherent in Latino life. Many of my images celebrate the rich and vibrant musical heritage of Havana, Buenos Aires and Seville. When I look at them I recall the rhythmic beat of the music and almost feel a trickle of sweat running down my back.” His exhibition at the Royal National Theatre, London was described in the Sunday Telegraph as “a dazzling collection of black and white images”. James has been a finalist in the Sony World Photographic awards, the Centre for Fine Art Photography and The Worldwide Photography Gala awards. He has also won the Center for Fine Art Photography’s International award. James frequently gives talks about his work at photographic festivals and exhibitions.
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Artist: James Sparshatt
Les Vacances I by James Sparshatt. C-type print mounted to aluminium. Framed
Les Vacances I by James Sparshatt. C-type print mounted to aluminium. Framed

Les Vacances I by James Sparshatt. C-type print mounted to aluminium. Framed

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Les Vacances I The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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C Print

Corazon y Alma by James Sparshatt.  Romantic black and white photo of tango
Corazon y Alma by James Sparshatt.  Romantic black and white photo of tango

Corazon y Alma by James Sparshatt. Romantic black and white photo of tango

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Corazon y Alma - Heart and soul – lost in each others arms on a tango floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures an intimate moment between...

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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bajo El Sol by James Sparshatt.  Unframed Palladium Platinum Print
Bajo El Sol by James Sparshatt.  Unframed Palladium Platinum Print

Bajo El Sol by James Sparshatt. Unframed Palladium Platinum Print

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Music in Havana is an almost ever present backdrop to life… wandering the streets it is almost as though there is a soundtrack playing to the movie of your life. These school kids we...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

Les Vacances II by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed
Les Vacances II by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed

Les Vacances II by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Les Vacances II The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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C Print

Reflecciones by James Sparshatt. Photo of dancer in mirror. Platinum Print.
Reflecciones by James Sparshatt. Photo of dancer in mirror. Platinum Print.

Reflecciones by James Sparshatt. Photo of dancer in mirror. Platinum Print.

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print. A line to be crossed… a man leads with strength and tenderness on the tango ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

La Tristeza by James Sparshatt Black&white photograph of flamenco dance. Framed
La Tristeza by James Sparshatt Black&white photograph of flamenco dance. Framed

La Tristeza by James Sparshatt Black&white photograph of flamenco dance. Framed

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

The early hours in Jerez de la Frontera, the flamenco dancer’s tacones beat a rhythm as she drew the spirit of the duende from the earth into the souls of her audience. Andalusian f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - A photograph of joy on the beach

Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - A photograph of joy on the beach

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Metal

Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print.
Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print.

Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print.

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print. Ladakh is part of the Tibetan plateau. It has an arid landscape surrounded by awesome peaks. Tsemo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango.  Palladium Platinum Print.
La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango.  Palladium Platinum Print.

La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print.

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print. A line to be crossed… a man leads with strength and tenderness on the tango ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

Les Vacances III by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed
Les Vacances III by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed

Les Vacances III by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Les Vacances III The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Dark Materials IX by James Sparshatt. C-type print
Dark Materials IX by James Sparshatt. C-type print

Dark Materials IX by James Sparshatt. C-type print

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Los Sueños by James Sparshatt.  Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
Los Sueños by James Sparshatt.  Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph

Los Sueños by James Sparshatt. Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Dreams of a moment… James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work is available as silver g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

The Skelligs by Moonlightby James Sparshatt.  Platinum Print with float frame.
The Skelligs by Moonlightby James Sparshatt.  Platinum Print with float frame.

The Skelligs by Moonlightby James Sparshatt. Platinum Print with float frame.

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

The Skellig Islands are off the coast of Kerry in Ireland. Once the home of reclusive monks they have gained notoriety recently as a retreat for Luke Skywalker… Lit by moon light reflected off the Atlantic Ocean swell they portray a calm at odds with the often stormy seas that batter them.. James Sparshatt’s black and white landscapes have an ethereal beauty. They are moments when the natural form of topography is given magic by the transient touch of the elements. The work is also available as a smaller archival giclee print and as a collectors edition Palladium Platinum print. Palladium platinum print Edition of 12 Print floated in a box frame with UV clarity glass Signed by artist al verso Stamped by 31 Studio – platinum print masters Certificate of Authenticity from gallery Country: County Kerry...

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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print
Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print

Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print A girl at one with the rhythm of her guitar in Holguín, Cuba. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

La Confianza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
La Confianza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph

La Confianza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Close your eyes, lean in, rest forehead to cheek and trust in your partner to take you on a journey… This image was taken in a tango club in Buenos Aires. James Sparshatt’s black a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

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Platinum

Corazon Y Alma by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
Corazon Y Alma by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print

Corazon Y Alma by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

Corazon y Alma - Heart and soul – lost in each others arms on a tango floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A romantic black and white photograph of a couple dancing. The man with his ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

Materials

Platinum

Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - An impressionist photograph of joy
Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - An impressionist photograph of joy

Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - An impressionist photograph of joy

By James Sparshatt

Located in Coltishall, GB

There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

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