James Derwin Contemporary Artist
Through an alchemy of invented techniques and mediums I strive to create very powerful artwork of brilliant physicality.
In 2008 I graduated in Fine Art BA (Hons) at Kingston Univeristy.
Summer 2009 I was on the installation team and steward for the Antony Gormley exhibition 'Field for the British Isles' at Torre Abbey.
Summer 2010 I was tasked with coordinating the stewarding of T.A.M.E.D exhibition featuring Damien Hirst, Richard Long, Paul Caldwell, Mike Nelson, Heather Jansch and Mariele Neudecker.
Curator of 'Immersive Worlds' The Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition 14th-26th April 2011.
This exhibition sets a real president in drawing interactive and multidisciplinary artwork to Torbay!
Summer 2011 'Beyond Boundaries' Contemporary Art Exhibition, The Spanish Barn.
Winter 2012 'Contemporary Art exhibition', Cockington Court
Easter 2012 'Affirmation': Affimrative Art Exhibtion, The Spanish Barn.
2013 'Meltdown', Bristol.
This solo show was situated in the bustling Quakers Fryers district of Bristol. This high-impact exhibition featured hot wax paintings exploring the theme of MELTDOWN. Focusing on the physical and mental properties of the wax medium and artist. All the paintings were painted in a hot greenhouse using heat-guns and hot irons. Although the process was brutal it actually created beautifully finished paintings with a high gloss tactility, sexy enough to stroke.
View my website http://www.jamesderwin.com/exhibitions.html
My Location
Telephone: 07757 949 693
Email: jamesderwin@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.jamesderwin.com/exhibitions.html
My News
Mural commission / Tue 30 Sep 2014
Film strip decorating TV room in nursing home.
Family portrait commission / Tue 07 Jan 2014
A present for a grandmother, an oil painting of her three granddaughters sat in her garden overlooking Meadfoot Beach.
Tree Mural / Tue 03 Dec 2013
This tree is part of a new series of commissioned murals by artist James Derwin. The mural is painted by hand and to the specifications of the customer. It was completed in less than 10 hours and cost only £175. F...
My Events
'Affirmation': Affirmative Art Exhibition / Sun 01 to Sun 15 Apr 2012 (2 weeks)
Its an open art exhibition focusing on contemporary, interactive and installation based artwork exploring the theme of 'Affirmation'. The artwork ranges from a reflective cave, a view of the earth, video installation and...
'Affirmation' Affirmative Late night opening LIVE MUSIC / Sat 14 Apr 2012
Saturday 14th April, 7-9 p.m. Late opening including LIVE MUSIC and refreshments. Last opportunity to come meet the artists and people involved.The latest art exhibition at The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey is called...
Evening opening at Affirmation:Affirmative Art Exhibition / Sat 14 Apr 2012
Affirmation Exhibition Last chance for those who have missed the latest contemporary art exhibition at The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, TQ2 5JE. Open 7 - 9 p.m Saturday 14th April, 2012
My Opportunities
Artist Commission / Wed 06 Jun 2012
Please click the weblink for details of a new artist commission on the site hoardings surrounding Torre Abbey during it's current restoration project. An artist / collective are being sought to animate the space which is...