Roi James: A Renewal of Expression

Laura Rathe Fine Art presents Roi James: A Renewal of Expression February 27-April 2, 2016, with an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016.

In the last year, artist Roi James has suffered through and recovered from cancer. In the face of his health concerns, James continued to explore complex abstractions utilizing a unique approach to the application of paint and harnessed the meditative energy embedded in the spirit of his paintings throughout his recovery.  The large-scale oil paintings suggest a reflective state of being, and the fluidity of the medium suggests deep expression and movement.

“In my paintings I explore how uncertainty can lead to meaning and understanding, how harmony can be experienced even within tension and chaos, and how the recognizable can rise out of purely abstract form.  [The works are] meant to encourage contemplation and meditation.”

About the Artist
Roi James’s paintings of conceptual constructions, meditative abstracts, transcendent landscapes, and mystical figure portraits all acknowledge him to be a painter who is continually exploring and refining his technique. The diversity of his styles and the fluency in which he paints reveal that innate ability often described as a gift, but which is truly the result of a deep conviction and dedication towards his creative expression.

James’s work has been placed in numerous private and corporate collections in the US and abroad. He currently works and resides in Austin, Texas.