James Burke (artist)
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James Burke is a British, London
based visual artist.
Through painting
, digital media
, sculpture
and installation
he addresses various ideas of cultural and social
systems of belief
and ideology
. Sourcing ideas and imagery from popular cultural and media references - new-religion, authoritarian hierarchies and ideas of authorship are all examined.
After completing a Fine Art Masters degree at London's Central Saint Martins in 2007, Burke was shortlisted for the Celeste Art Prize, whilst also receiving attention in The Financial Times, FT Magazine
the same year.
He has work in a number of private collections, nationally and internationally—including Bernard Jacobson Gallery (Cork Street
, London).
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based visual artist.
Through painting
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, digital media
Digital media
Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital form. It can refer to the technical aspect of storage and transmission Digital media is a form of electronic media where data is stored in digital (as opposed to analog) form. It can refer to the technical aspect of...
, sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
and installation
Installation art
Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called Land art; however, the boundaries between...
he addresses various ideas of cultural and social
Social
The term social refers to a characteristic of living organisms...
systems of belief
Belief
Belief is the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.-Belief, knowledge and epistemology:The terms belief and knowledge are used differently in philosophy....
and ideology
Ideology
An ideology is a set of ideas that constitutes one's goals, expectations, and actions. An ideology can be thought of as a comprehensive vision, as a way of looking at things , as in common sense and several philosophical tendencies , or a set of ideas proposed by the dominant class of a society to...
. Sourcing ideas and imagery from popular cultural and media references - new-religion, authoritarian hierarchies and ideas of authorship are all examined.
After completing a Fine Art Masters degree at London's Central Saint Martins in 2007, Burke was shortlisted for the Celeste Art Prize, whilst also receiving attention in The Financial Times, FT Magazine
FT Magazine
FT Magazine is a supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times newspaper. It covers world events, politics and the arts.It is only included with the UK & Ireland edition of the Financial Times; however, articles from it are also printed in sections of the USA edition of the Financial...
the same year.
He has work in a number of private collections, nationally and internationally—including Bernard Jacobson Gallery (Cork Street
Cork Street
Cork Street is a street in Mayfair in the West End of London, England. It is very well known in the British art world for the commercial art galleries that dominate the street. It is located to the north of Burlington House, which houses the Royal Academy, a leading British art institution...
, London).
Selected works
- David Miscavige (2007)
- Rael (2007)
- Beauty of Power series (2007-
- Power of Beauty series (2007-
- Grey Painting series (2009-
Selected group exhibitions (since 2007)
- Bargehouse, OXO Tower, London - "11.472" (Jan 2007)
- Central Saint Martins, London - MA Show 2007 (Sep 2007)
- SaLon Gallery, London - Autumn Exhibition 2007 (Sep-Oct 2007)
- The Boys Hall, London - "Ritual Abuse" (Sep-Oct 2007)
- SaLon Gallery, London - SaLon Art Fair (Oct-Nov 2007)
- Empire Gallery, London - "Works on Paper" (Feb 2008)
- Gallery in Cork Street, London - 2008 Open Exhibition (July-Aug 2008)
- Empire Gallery, London - "Collect4" (Oct 2008)
- Blackheath Gallery, London - Spring exhibition 2009 (Mar-Apr 2009)
Press
- The Financial Times (FT Magazine) - Smart Art. Saatchi Online | 28 July ‘07
- The Daily Yomiuri (Japanese Broadsheet) | 3 March ’07
- Sunday Times - Saatchi’s online gallery clicks with 6m | 24th Dec ’06