Anthony James

Anthony James’ Bullet Series builds upon his signature themes of life, death, birth, and rebirth. James’ career has consistently gestured toward bringing impossible concepts — like the idea of infinity, or the cosmos... science, spirituality, and philosophy — into physical, objective existence often utilizing vanguard high technology alongside industrial materials. With the Bullet Series, James once again invites viewers to experience the pieces as an external object upon which to gaze and an invitation to reflect inward upon the divinity within one’s Self. The mirror polished steel nods toward California’s finish fetish artists of the 1960’s and ‘70’s. Paradoxically, James punctures the fantasy with an assortment of arms creating dissonance — a pluralistic paradox reminiscent of the chaotic Big Bang. Simultaneously, the flawless polished steel belies its truth — there was no preordained plan... one thing is destroyed — another created.