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1942
Born in Stafford
1956 Studied at Stafford College of Art
1962 Graduated in Fine Art
James
lived and worked in London for a number of years developing
his unique style, whilst undertaking numerous portrait and
mural commissions. After a while he returned to his roots
in the north and settled in Stoke on Trent. He now works
exclusively in his studio's at his private home in Endon.
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"His
paintings present us with a strange and personal mythology. They
envelope us in a unique fantasy world, where his figures move through
timeless dream like spaces performing strange and deep erotic plays
that have a surreal and shakespearean quality".
"His paintings are mostly large, imposing and present the onlooker
with a potent mix of mysticism and sexuality all embalmed in a vital
and powerful painting style." |
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Cullen |
James
Cullen at 24 |
James
Cullen by David Blair |
James
Cullen by David Hunt |
James
working on an 8 ft |
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In
his early days, James Cullen was involved in silver and pewter work,
precious metals, welding, brazing, engineering drawings, ceramics,
papier mache, wood, fibre glass, acrylics, plastics, paint in its
many forms, polystyrene fabrics, glass, plaster etc.
In the day of the National Diploma
which was a six year course in this case, necessitated a preliminary
study in embroidery, dress making, commercial art, creative design,
calligraphy, illumination, book binding, leather work, layout
and design, writing, recording, enamel, engraving, wood cutting,
wood turning, sculpture, carving in stone and marble and casting
in concrete.
Having successfully taken his
examinations in Fine Art and Ceramics he left college to free-lance
in London. In the metropolis he gained recognition as a portrait
painter and in contrast as an interior designer, both sections
of clientele being completely separate. The majority of the portrait
commissions were for theatre people, some of whom are now well
known international names. This may explain the theatrical element
in his work.
Interior design was in the Hicks
style for the Foreign Office, British Council and Civil Service
in general. Those residing in the Montague Square, Seymour Place
area giving the Artist free access to West End galleries.Seymour
Place area giving the Artist free access to West End galleries.
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About The Artist
by James Cullen
Paintings
are mainly available through gallery exhibitions
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Limited
edition prints and posters illustrating many of the paintings, are available
from many established galleries and will soon be available direct from
this website.
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