A portrait in Hosier lane, Melbourne. Live painting using House paint and Aerosol. Documented for an upcoming zine published through Napsack District Bookclub
James is a young Australian artist whose work crosses through the worlds of animation, illustration and painting.
Journeying through the nostalgia of obsolete technology, youth culture and the pitfalls of young love, Wilson’s rose-tinted references look back at the universal growing pains of adolescence and unripe adulthood.
Wilson currently works out of Melbourne where he creates visual reactions to his environment.
Exploring life through loose and often nonlinear narratives, his acute observations peer through a wryly introspective lens, deconstructing cultural stereotypes and poking fun at fragile male egos and sassy female stereotypes.
Encompassing everything from dating apps and youth culture, Wilson presents abstracted miniature storylines in his captivating vignettes. Scornful female characters spit acidic ripostes at skater bois from behind sultry eyelashes, everyday items like crushed beer cans, spray paint nozzles and lighters are deconstructed to form loosely-arced narratives in voyeuristic vignettes.
More artwork by James
Spray Away
Portrait of a Musician Japhael
Portrait of RAP Ferreira
Portrait of a Housemate Yaelle
Seen
Photographer portrait
Supportive friends
In a crowded place
Old timer
Man with his cat
Portrait of Japhael
Newspaper study
Portrait of Jerome
Belgrave Wizard
Where is Randy
Portrait on temporary wall
Portrait of musician RAP Ferreira
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