I paint the inconsistencies of mind.
Within the cacophony of thought,
what we believe is often
in conflict with our lives.
I paint the search for resolution,
and the desire for meaning.
To observe the multiplicity,
and contentious division of mind
is to find ourselves.
I embrace the paint and paths
that sculpt life in unexpected ways.
Roots of Consciousness
46.25″ x 60″ x 2″; acrylic on wood with etched copper, $5900
Often what is going on beneath the surface eludes us. These roots grip a calm intent and purpose.
Social State Interrupt
37″ x 57″; Acrylic on wood, $3990
It is interesting to note that this piece originally dealt with the constant interruptions caused by social media. However, reading this title today, it seems to mirror the very factual interruption of social activity altogether.
Anticipating Today
39.5″ x 55″ x 2″; acrylic on wood, sandblasted aluminum, $4900
This is the essence of a glorious morning with sunlight filtered through the treetops, anticipating…
Conscious Acts
46″ x 46.5″ x 1.5″; Acrylic on wood, aluminum, $4500
Sometimes in painting it is as in life, moments of conscious acts, the choosing of brilliant color and cheering.
Growth is the result of changing our paradigms. Being a visual artist that means changing the way I see my world which leads to altering the way I think about it. This may involve choosing a different vantage point from which to view something or selecting a different material to work with. These changes of perception spark new challenges and opportunities for realizing the expression of ideas.
When viewing abstract work our individual interpretative filters are brought in to play where we are encouraged to expand how we see. In many ways, my sculptural paintings through the language of landscape, color, and composition become a map of the moment of creation. The landscape may be actual but more often it is the figurative landscape of the mind. To me this is the landscape of how I live and think, create solutions, and overcome challenges. Growth is when, through my work, I can create something that lets people see the world a little differently.
— James B. Campbell
On the Way Here
26″ x 34″ x 3″; Mixed media on wood, $1980
The unseen snapshots of the journey are captured and revealed suddenly, in paint as in life.
Beneath the Waves
41″ x 34″ x 2.5″; acrylic on wood, $3100
Sails reflect upon the tumult below. I sense the churning of thoughts like sea foam breaking on the shore.
Reminiscences for Tomorrow
43.75″ x 31.75″ x 4″, Mixed media on wood, $2870
I can imagine the feeling of nostalgia for the things that have not happened yet. As I make memories today, I look forward to retrieving tomorrow.
Time Travel at -54C
42.5″ x 36″ x 2.5″; Acrylic on wood, $3050
Night flights across time zones, time seems slower when it is cold, yet I may arrive before I left.
Wish Upon
37.5″ x 36″ x 2.5″; Mixed media on wood, $2890
Is it an astigmatism or do stars really twinkle? I’ll wish for the later.
Love Catches a Solar Wind
27.5″ x 18.75″ x 2″ Acrylic on wood, $1050
My love too is 100,000 mph. It will take me far, across the vastness of imagination.
These pieces are available directly from Jim. Email him at campbellarts@campbellarts.net
Portals & Thresholds
16.25″ x 16.25″ x 2.25″; Acrylic on wood, $550
Peeking over thresholds and through portals opportunity raps and enters beneath the transom. Beginning an insightful voyage.
Slipping the Net
9.5″ x 22.75″; Acrylic on wood, $480
Catch me if you can.
Night Winks
10.75″ x 32″ x 2.25″; Acrylic on wood, $750
As evening mists rise the fireflies charm the night.
Weeping Grass
35″ x 18″; Acrylic on wood, $1000
Dawn’s dew clings to the memory of a cool morning.
A Minute Back
32.25″ x 11.25″ x 2.5″ Acrylic on wood, cold-cast bronze, $790.
As I look back, I realize that it is already done.
Wish You Were Here 32.25″ x 68″ x 2.5″ Acrylic on wood, aluminum, etched copper, $5100
There is a heartfelt joy in longing.
Nighlight: First Light Lingers
68″ x 29.25″, acrylic on wood, brass mesh and polyester fabric, $4420
The sun will rise soon, we await the moment when it does. Nighlight, the harbinger of day.
Birth Becomes You
53″ x 44.5″ x 3″; Acrylic on wood, $5100
Earth, my favorite planet is magnificently reborn every day.
Phoenix Rebounds
55.75″ x 61″ x 2.5″ Acrylic on wood, aluminum, copper, $9050
Oh yes! I imagine the Phoenix choosing a magnificent coat to wear for the occasion of its rebirth to celebrate the glory of the moment.
Phishing for Luv
40.25″ x 96″; acrylic on wood with aluminum, $10,820
Promising sex from afar with bobbing breasts and furry lures. What a net they cast, an illusion of temporal satisfaction.
I am no fish.