Mac James

  • Artist Statement

    On Kauaʻi with Shadow

    Photograph by Mark Hanauer

    Artist Statement

    Making work on Kaua’i since 2004 with few voyages elsewhere  except to neighbor islands has provided endless inspiration in both light and life to present in drawings and paintings.

    New and different than even moments ago, ever evolving life and weather in the sea, on the land, the people, animals and botanicals are intertwined to offer the events of the days and nights on island as subjects.
    A unique harmony is instilled both calming and
    sharpening our senses and reaction to Nature always in charge.
    This flux and flow of living elements is what I strive to achieve in making work.
    I will remain evermore on Kaua’i ever humbled by the past, present and future story yet to tell. 
    Mac James
    Kalihiwai Bay, Hawai’i 
    2024
     

  • Timeline

    1957

    Dunedin, Florida 
     
    Raised on Gulf of Mexico beach and nature of Florida, inspiring drawing and painting at an early age.
     
    1976-78
    Valencia, California 
     
    Attended California Institute of the Arts 
    Graphic design, illustration 
     
    1979-83
    Hollywood, California 
     
    Produced work for album covers, magazines, books and film posters as a freelance artist.
     
    1984-90
    Los Angeles, California 
     
    Commitment solely to creating and exhibiting fine art. 
     
    1991-98
    Soho, New York City
     
    Moved life and studio full time to East Village to continue art practice and exhibit in New York.
     
    1998-03
    Los Angeles, California 
     
    Returned life and studio full time to LA for representation and exhibitions with 
    Rosamund Felsen Gallery at Bergamot Station, Santa Monica.
     
    2004-present
    Kaua’i, Hawai’i 
     
    Moved life and studio full time to Kaua’i.
    Celebrating art practice on island twenty 
    years in 2024. 
    Evermore exhibiting throughout Hawai’i 
    and internationally.