James Roper is a contemporary painter from the UK. His style is characterized by large bright blocks of color and stylized abstracted objects. According to an interview with The Ballad, Roper's work draws influence from Buddhist philosophy, anime, and Baroque art, a seemingly strange combination. However, at a glance one may easily see physical evidence of these influences. Buddhist and Christian symbols like cloud/energy formations and flowing fabrics are scattered throughout his pieces. Furthermore, his color schemes and line quality mimic the style and flow of Anime.
What I like most about Roper's work is his clear utilization of his influences. In each of his pieces, one can easily identify the myriad references to his interests weaved together into visually appealing compositions. As a result, His works appear very similar to meticulous collages of ideas. Interestingly, it's appears as though he takes existing ideas, characters, or shapes, deconstructs them, then reconnects into something new. The piece to the right of this paragraph is a perfect example of this technique.
Oh, his work reminds me of my friend John Lytle Wilson. You should check him out too - I think you'd like it.
ReplyDeleteHis stuff is really nice! I especially like his fire and rainbows series.
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