James Jessiman: Tulipa Quaestio Puer [Problem Child] (Terraformer 5)

The key element of James Jessiman's practice is exploring the relationship between humans and objects. Collecting objects, and an interest in value and scarcity, have always been prominent in Jessiman's life. The artist was raised in a family of antique dealers and collectors. As a child, Jessiman was immersed in flicking through auction catalogues and absorbing objects like bronzes, furniture and toys. There’s also an alien, otherworldly element of the work, originating from sci-fi novels that my grandparents collected. This interplay between antiques, toys, collectables, science fiction and has been consistent in my work from the beginning.

https://plastermagazine.com/articles/james-jessiman-interview-terraformers-the-artist-room-nada-miami/

Product Information

2023

Enamel on Bronze

38 x 42 x 16 cm

About the Artist

James Jessiman b.1990, Scarborough is an artist living and working in London. He completed his MA in Fine Art Printmaking at the Royal College of Art in 2017 after receiving a number of scholarships. Before this he completed a BA (Hons) in Illustration at Kingston University where he now guest lectures. His work was shortlisted for the Tiffany & Co. x Outset Studiomakers prize 2017, and the The Almacantar Studio Award 2017. He was the recipient of the Augustus Martin Prize 2017 and the Print Futures Award 2016. 

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This work is part of our 2024 Winter Fundraiser and will be available for collection from 14th - 20th December.