Skye Elizabeth James
Skye Elizabeth James works from her home studio "ART side of the Moon" .Skye is a professional artist who specializes in mixed media, paintings on canvas and Timber. Her work often revolves around themes of finding beauty in the broken, conveying emotions through suggestive imagery and bold colour schemes inspired by the world and the people around her. James' paintings frequently feature elements such as flowers, bushland, oceans, lakes, water themes. She incorporates acrylic paint, spray paint, stencils, fabric buttons, silk flowers to add dimension and textures to her pieces. As a non-conformist, she creates with intention, using her art practice as a platform to advocate for and raise awareness about issues close to her heart. Having found healing through art from past traumas, James now shares her art in hopes of helping others. She is passionate about addressing social issues like domestic violence, mental health stigma, and flawed systems encountered during journeys of recovery. Her vibrant paintings with bold colour schemes have been featured in various magazines in the US and Europe, alongside numerous group exhibitions locally and internationally. James' works have been recognized in prestigious platforms, exhibiting in group exhibitions such as the MIFA touring photography exhibition in 2022,depictions of mental Health. the Yapang Gallery's "of the wall exhibition" Dec 2023, Skye was awarded the "collectors choice" award and published in ATIM American Art Magazine July2021, awarded the "voices of tomorrow" award Contemporary Art Curator . Awarded "Artistic Excellence" 2023 with the circle Arts Foundation. She received funding for her project, "The Lonely Chairs," which has been in progress for the last four years by the Awesome Foundation lmcc in 2023, and she was invited to participate in Lmcc DV committee meetings. Skye has been enjoying the last 6months building her dream studio ready to share with all
Her Mess became her Message. For Artist Skye Elizabeth James ART serves as a means for creating discourse and promoting awareness surrounding issues close to her heart, stemming from compassion towards others and personal experiences healing from trauma, Skye’s art practice is aplace for personal healing, serving as her life support. Sharing art provides Skye with a voice and purpose ,producing concepts that resonate with her audience, she often explores themes of beauty in the broken. And uses the lake and bushland around her to inspire her subject matter. Skye’s works exhibit a well-thought-out practice of abstract imagery with a contemporary approach to impressionism, reflecting bold colours and expressive imagery. Skye’s studio ART side of the Moon invites viewers on a journey through her body of work, fostering a connected energy between artist and audience. Skye is dedicated to eradicating stigma and sharing the healing power of art .
Contact Details
Phone: 0425342269
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Website: Skye Elizabeth James - Art Side Of The Moon
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