I graduated with First Class Honours in Fine Art from Falmouth University. After studying old master portraits and refining painting techniques, I began, in the summer of 2024, a new series in which historical themes collide with contemporary life. My practice blends imagery from art history with elements drawn from today’s visual culture.

After graduating, I developed a practice rooted in both art history and pop culture, drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Caravaggio and contemporary advertising. By fusing the gravitas of classical painting with the immediacy of modern imagery, I aim to create playful and thought-provoking works that invite viewers to reflect on the parallels and contrasts between past and present.

James Bowler