Bio
Anna James is a British born artist and designer based between London, Berlin, and Mallorca. Her distinct vision is shaped by a robust background in fine arts and decorative painting, with foundational training at Smallbone of Devizes and significant time spent working with artist Harland Miller. These experiences inform her current practice at Love Anna James Studio, where canvas work is now her primary focus.
Anna's art delves into the convergence of the tangible and intangible, establishing painting as a deep communion with nature. Her abstract landscapes are conceived as contemplative sanctuaries, inviting viewers to engage with the profound beauty in their natural environment. Her process, a meditative layering of paint is guided by emotion and informed by in situ impressions. The works grapple with nature's ephemeral beauty, awakening a sense of the infinite. Paradoxically, while seeking solace from the digital deluge, Anna references her photographs to inform her work, acknowledging our persistent technological connection.
She investigates the wonder found in the natural world, the beauty of creation, and the enigmatic forces that ground and unite us. These investigations are channeled into her canvases, translating nature through abstraction. Metallic and earth pigments anchor the ethereal qualities of her work, echoing fundamental elements. Anna's work has been featured in Vogue, Elle Decoration, Frame, and Architectural Digest, and shown at The Wallace Collection. Ultimately, she crafts paintings designed to hold the gaze, offering a retreat amidst our hyper-stimulated age.
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