Clarence James

Clarence’s artwork is an exploration of truth And self. He makes abstract, figurative artwork that establishes a connection between conscious and subconscious factors, individuals, themselves and universal consciousness.

His paintings feature bold color, urgent line and brushwork, and graphic shapes and forms. His style combines painting and drawing, abstraction and representation, a specific use of mixed media materials and an eclectic iconography of figurative elements. While contemporary in his choice of materials and subjects, he bridges a wide range of historical influences, including, Neo-expressionism, surrealism, cubism and street art. He alters classical conventions of portraiture, and creates an allegorical narrative filtered through the lens of popular culture and daily experience within society.

Clarence holds a BBA from Howard University in Washington, DC where he graduated from in 2014. He began producing artwork and submitting work to art shows immediately upon finishing, and has spent the past 7 years building a following across the country. Since then he has lived, worked, exhibited, participated in shows and fairs, painted murals, organized events and created experiences in DC, NY, LA, and Miami. He currently works out of his studio at the historic 52 O St Studios in Washington, DC.

Education

2014    B.B.A – Howard University

 

Solo Exhibitions

2022   The National Arts Club - NYC Gramercy Park

2021   Brain Alive - 2100 K Street NW, Washington D.C

 

Group Exhibitions

2021   Mural - Alethia Tanner Park - DC Walls Festival – Washington, D.C

2018    Maketto 1351 – Washington, D.C

Shop and Stare Pop-Up - Brooklyn, NY

Homme DC - 52O St Studios - Washington, DC 

The Belmont Restaurant – Los Angeles, CA 

Brookland’s Finest - Washington, DC

BC Fest, Art All Night – Dock 5 Union Market– Washington, D.C

“Free Love” - Vinyl Studios - 34th and 8th Ave – New York City

2017   Fendi x Boilerroom TV x iPic – 11 Fulton St- New York, New York

Fathom Magazine – Angelika Pop-Up – Washington, DC

The Chocolate Shop - Washington, DC

Fathom Magazine - DuPont Underground - Washington, D.C

NASA Pop-up - Lower East Side - Manhattan, New York

“See YourSelf” – 136 Eldridge St. New York, New York  

Tinder Select/Surf Lodge - Montauk, NY 

Art 4 Joy Charity Exhibition – Cook & Fox Architects – New York, New York

The Alchemist - The San Remo – SoHo, New York

Fathom Magazine - Cady’s Alley – Washington, DC

Art With Purpose x Katsuya – Art Basel – SLS Hotel – Miami, Florida   

House of Balloons – Art Basel – Miami, Florida

2016    The Saints Art Show - HL55 - Chelsea, NY 

The Rec Room – Art Basel - Miami, FL

2015    The White Room Studio - Washington, DC

Kopeikin Gallery Los Angeles, CA

2014    Mecca Fest - Washington, DC 

 

Publications & Residencies

2022   Boston Magazine Feature, February

2021   Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (NYC), Residency

2017  Unruly Collectiv - Brooklyn, NY