Thierry B Fine Art: The Art of James Robertson

Above: James Robertson, Target Practice, Oil on Italian Linen, 122 x 167.5cm, Brighton Residence.

Generation X, Melbourne-born James Robertson thought his calling was as an Industrial Designer - after a decade as an Automotive Design Engineer, he discovered his passion for painting. Self taught since the millenium, he strives to capture atmosphere, tension and drama whilst incorporating a humorous yet contemplative narrative. Realism has been explained as the paradox of simplicity - which therein lies its complexity. Disarmingly direct, the images are readily accessible in their striking realism with a twist in the tale. A sense of heightened perception engages the viewer into a world of quirky idiosyncracies.

Historically, pastoral scenes depict farm animals and namely cows - often used to create point of perspective to illustrate the vastness of the landscape. The immediacy - or sense of nearness - as they gaze back at us can un-nerve yet delight us all at once. Personally, a Heifer locking its' soft, brown eyes with mine, enchants me. What do you think?!

Robertson has exhibited in solo shows, group shows and art fairs throughout Australia and including New York, Chicago and Shanghai. His work can be found gracing the walls of many private residences and corporate spaces across Australia.