james davis

Born 1949, California
Has practiced at Creative Growth since 2013

James Davis has drawn since childhood, using his art practice as a form of catharsis. His measured and controlled drawings are immaculate in their level of detail and often feature safari animals in situ, landscapes and city skylines. Animals are often used as a proxy for people in Davis’ life, like his daughter, and upon close examination, one can imagine the subtle use of humanistic expressions that give character to his subjects.

James Davis ha dibujado desde la infancia, utilizando su práctica artística como una forma de catarsis. Sus dibujos medidos y controlados son inmaculados en su nivel de detalle y, a menudo, presentan animales de safari in situ, paisajes y siluetas de ciudades. Los animales se utilizan a menudo como representantes de las personas en la vida de Davis, como su hija, y tras un examen detenido, uno puede imaginar el uso sutil de expresiones humanísticas que dan carácter a sus sujetos.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2021
Can’t Beat California, Golestani Gallery, Düsseldorf