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James Straffon is an artist and designer.
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
Timeline
| Date | Details |
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| 2020 > | Readings from The Barometer of Life. A contemporary tapestry, raising awareness for endangered species, climate change and the sixth mass extinction. |
| 2021 | Don't be Koi A print depicting the unbalanced tao of global water through dumped plastic and toxins. | 2020 | Let's Stay Togther [The Mandarin] A street art commission for Tottenham, London. |
| 2020 | URBAN FAUNA. A limited edition print series of endangered animal artworks placed in London. |
| 2020 | Banksy Most Wanted. Interviewed for inclusion in the Canal + documentary movie. |
| 2020 | The Pheasant Plucker. A special commission for a residence in Maidensgrove, England. |
| 2019 | Keith Haring: New Wave. A group show featuring Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Blek le Rat and Sir Peter Blake. |
| 2019 | Pantera pardus. A big cat, raising awareness for the plight of all endangered species across the planet. |
| 2019 | Keith. A portrait of a Rolling Stone. |
| 2019 | 54. A skate deck portrait series commemorating New York's iconic Studio 54 nightclub. |
| 2019 | Pride and the Peacock. The national bird of India introduces a splash of colour to an urban side street. |
| 2019 | Coastal Chic A special commission for a boutique store in Southwold, Suffolk. |
| 2019 | Oh Yeah? Wham! A set of unique spray paint artworks, as part of the Coastal Chic commission. |
| 2019 | People Have The Power. A portrait of musician, artist & poet Patti Smith fixed via an urban street culture context. |
| 2019 | DECONSTRUCTED REGENERATION. A commission project with St Modwen. |
| 2019 | Ulysses. A commission piece featuring the tropical Ulysses butterfly. |
| 2018 | HARK An urban art campaign commission for an east coast clothing boutique. |
| 2018 | LET US SPRAY A special print series to accompany HARK - the Angels of Southwold project. |
| 2018 | FABER A special commission featuring the 1909 Tour de France victor Francois Faber. |
| 2018 | sKATE Appropriating Peter Lindbergh’s iconic Kate Moss photograph within an urban street art context. |
| 2018 | Through the Palace Gates. A short film set in a north London urban allotment, on a summer’s evening. |
| 2018 | A Rhino in The Herb Garden. An ecology project in association with North Harringay Primary School, London. |
| 2018 | 36 VIEWS OF PENTIRE. Commission via RedHouse Originals. |
| 2018 | MITOLOGIA ITALIANA. An exploration of the Italian cultural landscape, from 1909 to 1960; a work of fiction. |
| 2017 | When The Fox met The Duchess. A special commission unveiled by the Duchess of Cambridge, in Luxembourg. |
| 2017 | When The Fox met The Rooster And Other Stories. In Association with The British Embassy Luxembourg. |
| 2017 | Mark Cavendish for Qhubeka A special portrait created for the Bicycles Change Lives Campaign. |
| 2017 | Tom Simpson Memorial artwork An artwork laid at the summit of Mont Ventoux by Joanne Simpson |
| 2017 | The Kirkgate Triptych. Commission via RedHouse Originals. |
| 2017 | Verses On A Butterfly. Commission via RedHouse Originals. |
| 2016 | Curator/Lead artist Bag of Tricks Exhibition. Turnpike Art Group. The Green Rooms. Station Road, London N22 |
| 2016 | Exhibition - Spirit of 66. Redhouse Originals Gallery |
| 2016 | An Objective Abstract - a special commission by Coppin Dockray Architects |
| 2015 | Exhibition - Chroma. Redhouse Originals Gallery |
| 2015 | Upfest. Street Art Festival, Bristol. 
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| 2015 | Curator Monarchy Exhibition. Turnpike Art Group. The Alex. Park Road, London N8 |
| 2014-2015 | Campaign artist - English National Opera [Marriage of Figaro, Benvenuto Cellini, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg] |
| 2014 | Live painting - Logitech UE Boom launch event, London |
| 2014 | Join Velorution as freelance Art Director and writer - Velorution magazine |
| 2014 | Exhibition - Velocity. Velorution, Great Portland St, London |
| 2014 | Exhibition - Carbon, Sulphur & Paint. Redhouse Originals Gallery |
| 2013 | Exhibition - Paris Match. Showcase Gallery, Clerkenwell, London |
| 2013 | 100e Exhibition. Snap Galleries. Piccadilly Arcade, London |
| 2012 | LE TOUR Book published by Rapha Racing, London |
| 2012 | LE TOUR Exhibition. Snap Galleries. Piccadilly Arcade, London |
| 2012 | Launch Turnpike Art Group, London |
| 2011 | Exhibition - Foyles Bookshop, Charing Cross Road, London |
| 2011 | Exhibition - Pauls Smith Store, Floral St, London |
| 2011 | Exhibition - Gran Corsa. Frameless Gallery, Clerkenwell Green, London |
| 2010 | Solo Exhibition - Frameless Gallery, Clerkenwell Green, London |
| 2010 | Condor Collection. Exhibited with Condor Cycles, The Bike Show, Earls Court, London |
| 2010 | Exhibition - at Craft Central, Clerkenwell, in conjunction with London Design Festival |
| 2010 | Exhibition - Paul Smith Globe Store, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, London |
| 2006 - | Freelance graphic designer, photographer, copywriter |
| 2000-2006 | Senior Designer, WPB Creative, Clere St, Shoreditch, London |
| 1999-2000 | In-house designer, EMI Classics, London |
| 1993-1999 | Senior Designer, Kee Scott Associates |
| 1990-1993 | In-house designer, The Royal Opera House, Floral Street, London |
| 1986-1990 | BA Hons Graphic Design, Middlesex Polytechnic, London |
| 1985-1986 | Art & Design Foundation course, Exeter College of Art & Design, Devon. |
| 1977-1984 | Barking Abbey Comprehensive. 2 A levels, 8 O levels |
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
URBAN FAUNA
A limited edition print series, featuring street art works created by James Straffon, placed within the urban environment.
Each animal is currently endangered.
Let's Stay Together [The Mandarin].
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes folder and postage]
£150
A Giraffe at the Drinking Fountain.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
A Red Panda up the Drain Pipe.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
A Tiger in the Tree House.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
A Rhino in the Herb Garden.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
A Leopard guards the Landlord.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
A Tree Frog by the Snakes and Ladders.
Limited edition of 25. Signed.
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
Hahnemühle German Etching pigment print.
42 x 29cm.
[includes presentation folder and postage]
£150
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
James Straffon
James Straffon is an acclaimed British artist, who lives and works in London.
He works across a wide range of media, creating large-scale public art installations,
private commissions and gallery exhibitions.
CONTACT
He is co-founder, and lead artist of the Turnpike Art Group.
For a miscellany of press links and articles, click HERE
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
Charity work for Dimension Data
Following a company-wide draw, 22,100 € were raised from this unique artwork.
“That’s a lot of bicycles for children in Africa!!”
Marta Duponselle, Senior Marketing Manager, Dimension Data.
Forming a valuable part of the When the Fox met The Rooster project, a special artwork was created specific to Team Dimension Data, as a mechanism to generate focus and potential revenue for the Qhubeka Charity.
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka raises funds for the Qhubeka to mobilise people on bicycles in Africa, as part of the #BicyclesChangeLives Campaign.
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
In association with Collen & Clare.
A special commission for a boutique store in Southwold, Suffolk.
Work on canvas, plus interior walls. Spray paint and graffiti marker.
Main artwork 300cm x 150cm.
The project included a limited production of unique Anchor Tattoo artworks.
A special commission for a boutique store in Southwold, Suffolk.
Work on canvas, plus interior walls. Spray paint and graffiti marker.
Main artwork 300cm x 150cm.
The project included a limited production of unique Anchor Tattoo artworks.
All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
Oh Yeah? Wham!
In association with Collen & Clare.
A series of unique anchor tattoo artworks, featuring the classic Popeye catchphrase.
Spray paint on handmade Khadi paper.
42cm x 29.7cm.
These artworks are produced as part of the Coastal Chic commission.
For buying enquiries email shop@james-straffon.co.uk
A series of unique anchor tattoo artworks, featuring the classic Popeye catchphrase.
Spray paint on handmade Khadi paper.
42cm x 29.7cm.
£125
These artworks are produced as part of the Coastal Chic commission.
For buying enquiries email shop@james-straffon.co.uk
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All artwork, text and images © James Straffon 2021.
COMMISSIONS
From individual works on canvas to entertainment industry production campaigns, interior and exterior installations to audio-tech product launches, James Straffon has worked with a broad array of clients, creating well-researched, contextually specific artistic solutions. His ability to work closely and thoughtfully to release a project's potential has resulted in an expanding collection of unique artworks.
If you would like to discuss a commission project send an email to
james@james-straffon.co.uk
james@james-straffon.co.uk
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