I am interested in associations, symbolisms and the way we interpret and see things all around us.

Within my paintings I explore a sense of fragmentation with its holes and gaps, where images are often disconnected yet form individual meaning.

My current work explores the seductive elements of painting and how they create impact and form a relationship with the viewer.

I use processes of layering and editing, constructing fragmented images of objects and things which I record primarily through lens based media combined with digital manipulation which are finally brought into existence through painting.

Michael Stewart James lives and works in Hampshire. He studied an MA at Central Saint Martins 2010. Has exhibited nationally in several group exhibition, The Zeitgeist Open 2013, The 2012 National Open competition, The Minerva theatre in Chichester and The Prince’s Gallery, Hoxton; Shortlisted for the 1^st round of the Jerwood painting fellowship in 2011, Group show at the Bargehouse, OXO tower, London, winner of the Mishcon de Reya art prize 2010.

www.michaelstewartjames.com