James Jean has announced his latest book, XENOGRAPH. This limited edition book will features paintings, drawings, digital works, and preliminary sketches of work created by the artist between 2010 and 2014. It will pick up from his last book REBUS, and will contain a seven page gatefold featuring panoramic compositions on all sides. This will complete the series of surreal ballpoint pen and ink drawings done in his sketchbook during this time.
Tag: James Jean
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“ESL” by James Jean
James Jean has just released an image of his latest painting. Entitled ESL, this 18″ x 24″ oil and pumice on wood panel painting, is currently on view at the Ivory and Black Gallery in London. The texture/glare in the image is the pumice used in the painting; it would be great to see this in person to really get a good idea of the mood created with all of that texture.
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“Coral Hound” print by James Jean
Currently available from the Martha Otero Gallery is a new limited edition print from James Jean. “Coral Hound” was first shown at the Hong Kong Art Fair from May 26-29th. The original was made with color pencil, graphite, acrylics, and digital and was 30″ x40″ on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper with Genuine Palladium Leaf. The print is 44″ x 34″, with an image size roughly the same as the original work. It is signed and numbered in an edition of only 10. If there are any prints left, you can contact the gallery at gallery@marthaotero.com
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“Bows” by James Jean
James Jean has just added a couple of new prints to his online shop, “Lotus War Day”, now sold out, and “Lotus War Night”. Both of which are from his most recent show at the Martha Otero Gallery (featured). The main purpose of this post however is simply to share some new art that he has created. “Bows” was painted for a friend’s birthday, how lucky is that?, and is acrylic on wood panel 12″ x 12″. I know it’s hard to judge when looking at images on the internet, but had he not stated this was painted with acrylic, I would have guessed oils. This just goes to show you how a skilled artist can use any material to create a painting that absolutely glows.
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James Jean – “Rebus” @ Martha Otero Gallery
James Jean’s first Los Angeles solo show “Rebus” opened this past weekend on March 12th at the Martha Otero Gallery in West Hollywood. The show features new paintings, sculptures, limited edition scarves, drawings, and sketchbook layouts. If your a fan of James’ work you have no doubt been following the stream of teaser images that have been popping up on various sites while this show drew closer. I often wish I was able to visit every show that caught my eye, but this has to be one of the shows I am truly going to regret not seeing in person. I cannot rave enough about how exciting his work has become in the past few years. The scale, color palettes, and the brushwork of these paintings just keep getting better and better. Giant Robot and Brandon Shigeta have photos from the reception, which really help to see the scale of some of the works.
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“The Black Parade” print by James Jean
James Jean has just added a new open edition print to his online shop. “The Black Parade” was first created for an MCR album cover, which explains the format of the print. This uniquely sized print is 10″ x 40.6″ on 17″ x 41″ Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper, signed and embossed. Thanks to Omgposters.com for the heads up. Click the image for a larger version, a must for all that detail.
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“Liber Novus” print by James Jean
Usually Mondays are pretty slow when it comes to new prints, art shows, and so on. This Monday however bring a new limited edition print by James Jean. “Liber Novus” was painted for Jean’s show at the Japanese American National Museum, and is now available in a 17″ x 22″ print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper & Palladium Leaf. The print is signed and numbered in an edition of 50 for $200 each.
Get it here: JamesJean.com
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“Tiger” by James Jean
James Jean has just released a new painting, entitled “Tiger”, that is one of many new paintings that will be exhibited at his upcoming solo show at Martha Otero in downtown Los Angeles March 12th through April 23rd. Along with this new large scale painting, 6 yet to be revealed large scale painting will also be on view. “Tiger” is a massive 104″ x 60″ and is comprised of acrylic, oils, and pastels on two canvases. The painting look outstanding, and James has put some detail shots on his blog so you can really see the texture.
