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paintings
by james whitaker
1944
- 2007
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The work of modern
painter James Whitaker is concerned with the primal aspects
of life, manifesting physical, sexual and emotional contradictions between
male and female interactions. These contrasts
are symbolised in the form of architectural and spatial arrangements to
represent the 'hard', in binary opposition to fabric and drape components,
which represent the 'soft'. These conflicting concepts merge, thus producing
a facade of disguise and ambiguity. Many of these works were tragically destroyed by
fire prior to his untimely death, so these photos are all that remain. Click on the representations shown
to see them at a larger scale.
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Contradiction Series
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Drape Series
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Bedlam Series
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Jacqueline du Pre
In a recent collaboration with
Lucy Mayling, James Whitaker chose Jacqueline du Pre as the subject of
his work. Her immense talent and passion whilst battling with Multiple
Sclerosis inspired these deeply emotional works. Both feel strong empathy
for her struggle from their own difficulties in life, and together they
make strong partnership of inspiration and interaction. The main image
is intended to be suspended and illuminated to be viewed from both sides,
whilst further paintings on canvas and mixed media pieces are displayed
around.
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Teaching:
1963-1967 Leicester Polytechnic
Honours Degree in Interior Design
1972-1977 Leicester Polytechnic Lecturer in Foundation Studies
1973-1974 Nottingham Polytechnic Visiting Lecturer in Foundation Studies
1974-1975 Ravensbourne College of Art Visiting Lecturer in 3D Design
1976-1977 John Cass School of Art Lecturer in Drawing
1977-1980 American Institute of Foreign Studies (Richmond College) Lecturer
in Drawing
1985-1987 North London Polytechnic (School of Interior Design) Lecturer
in Drawing
1987-1991 Cardiff Institute (School of Interior Design) Lecturer in Interior
Design
Design:
1969-1972 Red Ball Company Design Director
1973-1974 Bank Heeley Furniture Promotions
1975-1977 Zoeftig Furniture Promotions
1979- Freelance Architectural Illustrator
Exhibitions
1987 & 1988 East Street Galleries, London
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