The Laboratory Artist of the Month - James Ferguson

The Laboratory Art Studio is delighted to be exhibiting a range of the diverse and skilled work by self-taught artist - James Ferguson for the month of October.

Installation View of James Ferguson's exhibition at The Laboratory Art Studio

Bela Lugosi's Alive by James Ferguson, Pen and Ink on paper

Skull 1 by James Ferguson, graphite on paper

 

Skull 2, by James Ferguson Graphite on paper

  Born just outside of Brighton, James Ferguson has been painting and drawing since early childhood and is mainly self-taught. Portraiture and figurative work have always been the main focus of his artistic exploration. His artistic style is self-described as a fusion of traditional draftmanship, 60’s Pop Art and modern minimal graphic art.

The Raven, by James Ferguson, pen and ink on paper

Influences include artist of The Italian Renaissance, The Bauhaus Art Movement, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The main motivation within his work is to represent the person behind the eyes.

Vadar by James Ferguson - Digital Print

Battle Droid by James Ferguson - Digital Print

Clone Trooper by James Ferguon, digital print

David Lynch - "Climbing The Peaks Is The Spice Of Life "David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American filmmaker, television director, visual artist, musician and occasional actor. Known for his surrealist films, he has developed his own unique cinematic style, which has been dubbed "Lynchian", a style characterized by its dream imagery and meticulous sound design. The surreal, and in many cases, violent, elements contained within his films have been known to "disturb, offend or mystify" audiences.

 Benedict Cumberbatch - "A Study in Pink"

Sherlock is a British television crime drama that presents a contemporary update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson.

A study in Pink by James Ferguson, pen and ink on paper

With Time The World can Be Your Lobster by James Ferguson, Pen and ink on paper

 To View James Work pop along to The Laboratory Art Studio Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm - or contact Lisa Smith at the_laboratory@hotmail.co.uk to arrange a viewing time.

If you would like to order a commission or find out more information on James work:

Email               :jamesfergusonart@gmail.com

Website         :www.jamesfergusonart.com

Mobile             :07759251181