Jeffrey James

-In what way does your chosen piece for HRW reflect 2020?

’Heredity’ is an abstract diptych that was created during a time when issues of environment and global pandemic were at the forefront of our consciousness. The condition of our environment and Covid 19 have been inextricably linked to human agency. The two forms of my sculpture share some similar features like a parent and child or the genetic characteristics between one virus and another. In both cases of genetic mutation human choice has played a significant role.

-What gives you hope?

Still having the capacity to choose.

BIO

Jeffrey James was trained at the Chelsea School of Art and Hornsey School of Art in London and completed his architectural studies at the Royal College of Art in 1985. He began his career with Marcel Breuer Associates in New York and working with Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Design Group in Milan. In 1987, he launched his own private architectural practice in London specialising in community based design projects seeking to create sanctuaries in the city. Jeffrey has taught three dimensional design at Richmond College, London and was a frequent guest juror with the Royal College of Art, the Architectural Association and The Bartlett School of Architecture and later co-ran the Atelier 5 architectural design unit at Greenwich University for ten years. Jeffrey is now dedicating all of his time to making sculpture.

Jeffrey James was nominated to 20 21 Artists in Support of Human Rights Watch by Artist Jeff Cowen.

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This artwork is located in Berlin, Germany. WILLAS contemporary will facilitate artwork release within 21 days after payment. Can be picked up by the buyer, or shipped at the buyer´s expense.