Working from his studio in rural Northamptonshire, James Bristow creates geometric, abstract, expressionist works using silkscreen printmaking.

The Seneca phrase “we are waves of the same sea” informs a recurring theme and motif in Bristow’s work; addressing inequality and division and presenting an optimistic vision of something more joyful, hopeful and positive(ful).

Happenstance is actively encouraged in his process; throwing up unexpected one-off moments, outweighing intended outcomes or notions of perfection.

Visually, his work is pure motion. Prints are sudden experiences of vitality: elegant undulations, tactile and cerebral. Formally they evoke unity in difference; their use of colour is generous. Looking at them sparks energised rumination.

Selected group exhibitions.

2025

June : The Assembly House Summer Open – Norwich

2024

June-Sept : MK Calling – MK Gallery

Sept : Small & Mighty – Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, London

July : ArtCan FIESTA! – Inky Fingers, London

Jan-Feb : Open Exhibition – The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art

2023

Nov-Feb : Rugby Open – Rugby Art Gallery

Nov : Heseltine Open – Oxfordshire

Oct : ArtCan HOME – The Department Store, Brixton, London

Sept : FIFTEEN – Northampton Museum & Gallery

June : ArtCan AMPLIFY – New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts

March : L’Atelier11 – Towcester

2022

Nov : ING Discerning Eye – Mall Galleries, London

Sept : Northants Open Exhibition – Lamport Hall

Visitors are welcome to the studio (by appointment).

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