"Cascading abstractions, moments of transmutation and the illusion of space are prominent avenues of exploration in my work. I use scale, texture, colour and mark making to create impossible/imaginary spaces that are frozen mid-transformation.”

b. 1986 - Jamie is an abstract painter currently based in the North East, UK

Art has been a constant in Jamie’s life, shaped by a childhood surrounded by paintings of animals, landscapes, and fantastical scenes. His first steps into abstraction came during an Art Foundation course, but as a rebellion against its rigid structures. From there, he embarked on a self-taught journey to develop a distinct approach to abstract painting.

Early in his career Jamie was based in Brighton, where he worked at Fabrica, assisting with site-specific installations, and ran a small gallery space on the sea front, platforming local artists and students. In 2012, he moved to an artist’s live/work community at The Peanut Factory in Hackney Wick, London. Alongside painting, he began a career in live visual performance and video design for festivals, clubs, and events.

A solo show at Stour Space in 2014 marked a shift in focus, leading to several years where animation contracts took precedence. During this period, he worked with artists like Megan Broadmeadow, Joey Holder, and Lisa Selby on a range of digital collaborations.

In recent years, Jamie has refocused on painting, balancing this with video design work. His ultimate goal is to focus on his painting practice. Becoming a parent in 2020 added new inspiration to Jamie’s work, which continues to explore the interplay of motion, change, and perception.