Abstract Painting 2023

Statement 2023 Taking a lead from the US Abstract Expressionists of the 40s and 50s, my painting facilitates a detachment from intentions and expectations. I strive to create art that allows the paint to reveal an unpredictable order, random patterns,

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Abstract Painting 2023

Statement 2023 Taking a lead from the US Abstract Expressionists of the 40s and 50s, my painting facilitates a detachment from intentions and expectations. I strive to create art that allows the paint to reveal an unpredictable order, random patterns,

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Cosmic Energy 2022

Here the focuses is on anthropogenic impacts and possible cosmic influences which, due to their random effects, could have had resulted in a different outcome on Earth.My interest stemmed from the developments many nations looking outwards because of satellites and

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Cosmic Energy 2022

Here the focuses is on anthropogenic impacts and possible cosmic influences which, due to their random effects, could have had resulted in a different outcome on Earth.My interest stemmed from the developments many nations looking outwards because of satellites and

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Pandemic Painting 2020

‘Reumannplatz‘, Acrylic on canvas, 1m x 80cm, 2020. My research based practice explores global issues including migration caused by the ‘sharply’ evolving anthropogenic interference, on planet Earth. So the concept of home and the feeling of homeliness, specifically in relation

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Pandemic Painting 2020

‘Reumannplatz‘, Acrylic on canvas, 1m x 80cm, 2020. My research based practice explores global issues including migration caused by the ‘sharply’ evolving anthropogenic interference, on planet Earth. So the concept of home and the feeling of homeliness, specifically in relation

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Designing The Urban Commons 2015

ENTRY #440 HOME DETAILS JURY SUBMIT GALLERY EVENTS CONTACT SOCIAL MATERIAL BANK by JAMES P. KINSELLA If we re-look at public space or the commons from the view point of having multiple entry points and as being nomadic in nature then we

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Designing The Urban Commons 2015

ENTRY #440 HOME DETAILS JURY SUBMIT GALLERY EVENTS CONTACT SOCIAL MATERIAL BANK by JAMES P. KINSELLA If we re-look at public space or the commons from the view point of having multiple entry points and as being nomadic in nature then we

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Art Olympia 2017, International Open Art Competition

‘Heavens Gate’ is an award wining work that was exhibited at Toshima Centre Square, City Government offices, Tokyo in 2017. ‘Heaven’s Gate’, is a study of an entry point to the inner city of Vienna, Austria. It references a fleeting

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Art Olympia 2017, International Open Art Competition

‘Heavens Gate’ is an award wining work that was exhibited at Toshima Centre Square, City Government offices, Tokyo in 2017. ‘Heaven’s Gate’, is a study of an entry point to the inner city of Vienna, Austria. It references a fleeting

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Art Olympia 2015, International Open Art Competition

James P Kinsella, ‘Hofbauergasse’, 2013, 26.5cmx19.5cm, acrylic on canvas.   Artist Statement: My painting/screen print ‘Homing Instincts’ investigates the complex concept of home – the geographical and psychological space we occupy and consider as our space, where we belong and

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Art Olympia 2015, International Open Art Competition

James P Kinsella, ‘Hofbauergasse’, 2013, 26.5cmx19.5cm, acrylic on canvas.   Artist Statement: My painting/screen print ‘Homing Instincts’ investigates the complex concept of home – the geographical and psychological space we occupy and consider as our space, where we belong and

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photo::vienna | werkschau 2015

  photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 a 14. – 18. Oktober 2015 – täglich von 10:00 – 18:00 Uhr im MAK – Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst / Gegenwartskunst Stubenring 5, 1010 Wien Statement  “Herbstliche Überreste: Schwedens Saat“ “Wenn wir einst nicht mehr sind,

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photo::vienna | werkschau 2015

  photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 a 14. – 18. Oktober 2015 – täglich von 10:00 – 18:00 Uhr im MAK – Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst / Gegenwartskunst Stubenring 5, 1010 Wien Statement  “Herbstliche Überreste: Schwedens Saat“ “Wenn wir einst nicht mehr sind,

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Vanishing Vienna – photo::vienna at the MAK 26-30.11.2014

 MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria T +43 1 711 36-0 F +43 1 713 10 26 CONTACT / INFO Matthias Herrmann | Fotograf Michel Mallard | Art Director Petra Percher

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Vanishing Vienna – photo::vienna at the MAK 26-30.11.2014

 MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria T +43 1 711 36-0 F +43 1 713 10 26 CONTACT / INFO Matthias Herrmann | Fotograf Michel Mallard | Art Director Petra Percher

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Screenprints

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Screenprints

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Socialmaterialbank Project (Ongoing since 2010.)

The Socialmaterialbank  www.socialmaterialbank.org The Socialmaterialbank Project – A participatory event. The Socialmaterialbank is a participatory project where we invite the public through art and community events to document and share their thoughts and ideas on critical world issues. We present

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Socialmaterialbank Project (Ongoing since 2010.)

The Socialmaterialbank  www.socialmaterialbank.org The Socialmaterialbank Project – A participatory event. The Socialmaterialbank is a participatory project where we invite the public through art and community events to document and share their thoughts and ideas on critical world issues. We present

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photo::vienna 2015

13-10-2015 to 18-10-2015 If you are in Vienna please call to the MAK and visit photo::vienna I have some work on show there. James photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 – 18. Oktober 2015 MAK – Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst

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photo::vienna 2015

13-10-2015 to 18-10-2015 If you are in Vienna please call to the MAK and visit photo::vienna I have some work on show there. James photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 photo::vienna | werkschau 2015 – 18. Oktober 2015 MAK – Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst

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Homing Instincts

‘Homing Instincts’ This series of paintings ‘Homing Instincts’ investigate the complex concept of home – the geographical and psychological space we occupy and consider as our space, where we belong and feel part of as in your home – country!

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Homing Instincts

‘Homing Instincts’ This series of paintings ‘Homing Instincts’ investigate the complex concept of home – the geographical and psychological space we occupy and consider as our space, where we belong and feel part of as in your home – country!

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‘Take Me Up To Monto’.

‘Take Me Up To Monto’. 2009 (Exhibited – Public Gesture, The Lab, Dublin. 2009)     ‘Atmospheric Cube’, 2009. Acrylic on canvas, bolts, hinges. 2m x 2m x 2m. This work is primarily concerned with constructed environments where the viewer

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‘Take Me Up To Monto’.

‘Take Me Up To Monto’. 2009 (Exhibited – Public Gesture, The Lab, Dublin. 2009)     ‘Atmospheric Cube’, 2009. Acrylic on canvas, bolts, hinges. 2m x 2m x 2m. This work is primarily concerned with constructed environments where the viewer

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‘Elements of Exploitation’

Elements of Exploitation Shortlisted for the National Art Competition (UK) 2010. This research began with my investigation as a visual artist, not a historian, into ‘Monto’ a notorious Red light district (in its prime in the 19th century) located in

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‘Elements of Exploitation’

Elements of Exploitation Shortlisted for the National Art Competition (UK) 2010. This research began with my investigation as a visual artist, not a historian, into ‘Monto’ a notorious Red light district (in its prime in the 19th century) located in

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Participatory Painting – Kinder- Rotkreuztage im Stilwerf.

I presented a participatory painting project to an invited group of Children for the Wiener Rotes Kreuz through the Metropolitan Art Club on the 4/5/2012 at the Stilwerk, Vienna.                       

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Participatory Painting – Kinder- Rotkreuztage im Stilwerf.

I presented a participatory painting project to an invited group of Children for the Wiener Rotes Kreuz through the Metropolitan Art Club on the 4/5/2012 at the Stilwerk, Vienna.                       

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Atmospheric Cube

‘Atmospheric Space’ 2009 Creating an atmospheric space allows one investigate the possibilities that space can have, on our psyche and the possibility of how they could influence our thoughts. These altered spaces provides one with a demonstrative area that sets

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Atmospheric Cube

‘Atmospheric Space’ 2009 Creating an atmospheric space allows one investigate the possibilities that space can have, on our psyche and the possibility of how they could influence our thoughts. These altered spaces provides one with a demonstrative area that sets

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Cubed; Austrian Marks of Memory.

‘Cubed: Austrian Marks of Memory’ 2008. (Also – exhibited at Sculpture in Context 2008, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Invited Guest)                     The social contexts in which architecture and art interact and marks made in the work place are the main

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Cubed; Austrian Marks of Memory.

‘Cubed: Austrian Marks of Memory’ 2008. (Also – exhibited at Sculpture in Context 2008, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Invited Guest)                     The social contexts in which architecture and art interact and marks made in the work place are the main

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I Slept in Mexico

In 2007 I spent three weeks driving around and exploring the south of Mexico with my family. I documented with egg tempera on hand made Mexican paper (17cm x 18cm) some of my observations of this bright wonderful land. Here

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I Slept in Mexico

In 2007 I spent three weeks driving around and exploring the south of Mexico with my family. I documented with egg tempera on hand made Mexican paper (17cm x 18cm) some of my observations of this bright wonderful land. Here

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Installation

Elements of Exploitation Shortlisted for the National Art Competition (UK) 2010. This research began with an investigation as a visual artist, into the history of ‘Monto’ a notorious Red light district (in its prime in the 19th century) located in

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Installation

Elements of Exploitation Shortlisted for the National Art Competition (UK) 2010. This research began with an investigation as a visual artist, into the history of ‘Monto’ a notorious Red light district (in its prime in the 19th century) located in

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The order of things.

Beware       Cotton.     Daisy. Evening Ray. Going for a ride. Hanger Hen Open the door let me in. Should not disturb. Narrow. Splash on my window pane.

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The order of things.

Beware       Cotton.     Daisy. Evening Ray. Going for a ride. Hanger Hen Open the door let me in. Should not disturb. Narrow. Splash on my window pane.

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