Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents New Works by Notable Contemporary Artist, Roi James: a Renewal of Expression
Summary
Having emerged from a classical background, James began his career gaining inspiration from the great romantic landscape painters, such as J.M.W Turner, Claude Lorrain, Caspar David Friedrich, and Thomas Moran.As James’s body of work evolved, he started to explore newer traditions in Abstract Expressionism, Op Art and Minimalism, drawing inspiration from a different group of artists like Klee, Miro, Rothko, Pollock, Riley and Richter.[The works are] meant to encourage contemplation and meditation.” -Roi JamesAbout The ArtistRoi James’s paintings of conceptual constructions, meditative abstracts, transcendent landscapes, and mystical figure portraits all acknowledge him to be a painter who is continually exploring and refining his technique.The diversity of his styles and the fluency in which he paints reveal that innate ability often described as a gift, but which is truly the result of a deep conviction and dedication towards his creative expression.Having emerged from a classical background, James began his career gaining inspiration from the great romantic landscape painters, such as J.M.W Turner, Claude Lorrain, Caspar David Friedrich, and Thomas Moran.As James’s body of work evolved, he started to explore newer traditions in Abstract Expressionism, Op Art and Minimalism, drawing inspiration from a different group of artists like Klee, Miro, Rothko, Pollock, Riley and Richter.