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Jimmy Law Art

South African, b. 1979
Jimmy Law is a contemporary painter and sculptor based in Cape Town. His work centres on portraiture, figurative subjects, and the human form, combining expressive mark-making with elements of realism and abstraction. Law showed an early passion for drawing and visual expression, which continued into adulthood through illustration, design, and a variety of creative ventures, including clothing design and printing, customising cars and motorcycles, manufacturing surfboards, and illustrating comic books. Although creativity was always central to his life, he began focusing seriously on painting in his mid-thirties. Initially working in acrylics, Law later transitioned to oil paint, drawn to its richness and versatility. A pivotal moment in his artistic development came when he challenged the precise, controlled style shaped by his background in graphic design by abandoning small brushes and forcing himself to paint using only large ones. This experiment led him to discover a more expressive and painterly approach that would become central to his work. Fascinated by the human face and its ability to convey identity and emotion, Law began painting portraits of iconic film characters and celebrities, initially working in grayscale. These works marked the beginning of his professional career. Over time he expanded into full colour, larger formats, and figurative and nude studies, continually experimenting with tools and techniques. The discovery of a tool capable of producing strokes similar to those of a palette knife ultimately helped shape his distinctive style, which blends expressive, realistic, abstract, and design elements. During the global disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Law began creating his astronaut-themed works—more conceptual pieces that often combine astronauts with elements of nature, reflecting themes of isolation and the human condition. In 2022, he expanded his practice into sculpture, producing his first bronze based on one of his astronaut paintings. Working in three dimensions opened a new perspective within his practice and continues to influence the evolution of his work.
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Artist: Jimmy Law
Life Size Abstract Realistic Astronaut Bronze Sculpture Bust "Trust"
Life Size Abstract Realistic Astronaut Bronze Sculpture Bust "Trust"

Life Size Abstract Realistic Astronaut Bronze Sculpture Bust "Trust"

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid 19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Discovery"
Large Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Discovery"

Large Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Discovery"

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid 19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Surrealistic Skull Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Heaven Sent"
Large Surrealistic Skull Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Heaven Sent"

Large Surrealistic Skull Astronaut Oil Painting on Canvas "Heaven Sent"

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid-19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Abandon"
Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Abandon"

Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Abandon"

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid 19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Limited Edition Life Size Abstract Surrealistic Bronze Sculpture Bust
Limited Edition Life Size Abstract Surrealistic Bronze Sculpture Bust

Limited Edition Life Size Abstract Surrealistic Bronze Sculpture Bust

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid 19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Proof of Life"
Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Proof of Life"

Large Abstract and Realistic Astronaut Oil Painting on Board "Proof of Life"

By Jimmy Law

Located in Cape Town, ZA

The artist started with the astronaut theme during Covid 19. These works were influenced by the isolation and questions regarding our identity and place in our world and universe at...

Category

2010s Contemporary Jimmy Law Art

Materials

Oil, Board

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Find a wide variety of authentic Jimmy Law art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jimmy Law in board, bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Jimmy Law art, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Jimmy Law art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $16,748, while the average work can sell for $14,874.