James Paddock is a British visual artist who Searches for contrary evidence beyond current belief systems. Using conceptual art, video, Installation, manufactured and found objects he shares his unique view of the world. Discussing frequently overlooked matters with insight and awareness. Paddock investigates what he believes to be the most significant points for discussion within the field of contemporary art.
Education
1996-99 Cardiff School of Art and Design, B.A. Fine Arts, 2:1 (Hons)
1995-96 Winchester School of Art, Foundation Diploma
Exhibitions
2019
PYLON, Blackbox project space, UCA, Farnham
PYLON, (Solo show), A-side B-side Gallery, London
Loss and Lucidity (The Lost & Found), curated by Diana Ali, Fabrica Braco de Prata and Appleton box, Lisbon, Portugal
2018
Passion for Freedom, ROA Gallery, Pall Mall, London
(In)visible, Espacio Gallery, London
Loss & Lucidity (The Lost & Found), curated by Diana Ali, Santora Space205, Santa Ana, California, USA
Get together for health and wellbeing, Solent showcase Gallery, Solent University
Blinds, The Chelsea College of Arts, London,
2017
Real / Virtual Festival, curated by Geraldine Atger, Ugly Duck, Tanner St, London
Blinds, Blackbox project space, UCA Farnham
Shells, (Solo show), Production house, Eastleigh
2016
Bad behaviour open, Brixton East Gallery, London
National Open Art exhibition (NOA), Mercers Hall, London
Eastleigh Film festival, Eastleigh
All in one, Chiari, Italy
NN Contemporary Art, open exhibition, Northampton
2015
Hadleigh Art centre, Essex, Open exhibition, Essex
1999
Final Degree show, Cardiff School of Art and Design, Cardiff
Publications and essays
2019
Portal by Celia Davies
Hackney Citizen, London, newspaper article
Art Reveal magazine, Issue 47
2018
Art Reveal magazine, interview, issue 38
Lost person by Charlotte Bradley
Wotisart magazine, January issue
2017
Average Art magazine, December issue
Perceptions/Misconceptions SHELLS by Charlotte Bradley
2016
Average Art magazine, September issue
Residency and Platforms
2016-17 Associate Artist at Eastleigh Tec Hub
2015- Axisweb
Awards and funding
2020 A.N. Artists Information Company Bursary.
2019 Funded by Arts Council England for the project PYLON
2018 Shortlisted for Passion for Freedom competition, ROA Gallery, Pall Mall, London
2017 Funded by Arts Council England for the project Shells
