About The Artist
James Jones' freeze frame images portray the passage of time and the paradox that exists in a static two dimensional portrayal of people and places in that particular time frame. His work embodies the concepts of mystery and tension through the dramatic use of light and dark as well as the juxtaposition of complimentary colors, shapes and recognizable objects. The work is illustrative in the tradition of late nineteenth century painting and early twentieth century illustration.
James Jones spent his formative years in Iowa. He studied art education at The University of Iowa and moved to Canada in 1969. Jones later studied print making at Emily Carr and later, illustration and design at Capilano College, 1988 - 1990. His influences range from Vincent Van Gogh and the impressionists to early twentieth century painters like Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and Georgia O'Keefe.
James Jones spent his formative years in Iowa. He studied art education at The University of Iowa and moved to Canada in 1969. Jones later studied print making at Emily Carr and later, illustration and design at Capilano College, 1988 - 1990. His influences range from Vincent Van Gogh and the impressionists to early twentieth century painters like Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and Georgia O'Keefe.
