Elizabeth James

Artist Statement

‘I was born and raised in London where my relationship with photography first came to light. I discovered photography at the tender age of 9 years old where I was anxious and couldn’t wait to own a camera some day. Looking down the lens was like a different world, a form of escapism. A world where at that age, I thought only I knew and understood because it was viewed through my eyes. I enjoy exploring natures elements, one of my favourite subjects to photograph is water. Water can be calming, graceful, tranquil, powerful, strong, still or free flowing.

When my work is viewed I hope the viewer will feel the energy of the water as it was captured and enjoy the ethereal qualities of the forms as they have a delicate beauty that makes the image seem not to be part of the real world. Once I discovered a camera was used to record and document our environments, my world opened up.

I enjoy capturing sections of my subjects and leave a little to the imagination. I look for the interesting in the ordinary; it seems to sharpen my senses. I like looking for texture, shadows and reflections. The outcome is a personal exploration of my subject matter.

I am always aiming for the point where form, function and meaning...

2005 BTEC Foundation Art and Design RACC

Water Exhibition Vola Studio, Great Portland Street London 15-ongoing September 2014

Luxury Showcase & Preview of Aston Martin Vanquish Stratstone of Mayfair Park Lane London 22nd May 2014

‘Breathe’ Group Exhibition Whitepeaks Fine Art 7 & 8th May 2014 Electricians Warehouse, Trinity Buoy Wharf E14

RAW Revolution Showcase 1st May 2014 The Bussey CLF Art Cafe London SE15

The Other Art Fair 24th-27th April 2014 – London’s leading artist-led fair -AmbikaP3, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW15LS

Gordon Ramsey’s ‘London House’ Restaurant Battersea Square London
Colour in Motion series 13th February 2014- ongoing

Mint Art Gallery at‘Works on Paper Fair’ – Science Museum
6th-9th February 2014

Mint Art Gallery at the Affordable Art Fair – Battersea London
24th-27th October 2013

The Magma Group at the Vibe Gallery Bermondsey, London
27th September – 8th October 2013

Bench2Bench group exhibition @ The Curious Duke Gallery Old Street, London
20-26th June 2013 an exhibition raising money & awareness for Children with Cancer

The Other Art Fair 25th-28th April 2013 – London’s leading artist-led fair -Ambika P3, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS

‘The Unit State of International Artists’ Olga Santos Galeria – P...