Voyage to the Interior

Voyage to the Interior

The Paintings of Gary M James

By Gary M James

Growing up in Kenya serves as the passport to embark on a captivating journey into a vividly crafted world, accessed through intricately carved and seamlessly integrated frames. Despite being twice honoured on TV as a top pick at the Royal Academies and drawing crowds and fan mail at a third RA Summer Exhibition, James remains a relatively undiscovered gem in his own homeland. While his modest production rate, averaging just one painting per year, may contribute to this relative obscurity, within an Art World where value often hinges on quantity, James manages to sustain a viable livelihood by selling his work internationally.

Adding to the artistic narrative is the introduction of the remarkable paintings by his son, Alexander James. Together, their art breathes vitality into the atmosphere, akin to a gust of fresh air revitalizing a stifling room.