Early Works
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Primal matter takes on the form of omnipotent structures, using the familiar to create an alien landscape. Deprived of information we are left to wonder if what we see has been placed or revealed by time. We must ask are these structures a metaphor for the mark of man upon the earth, alluding to our lasting impact on our planet, or a metaphor for man himself.
Drifting monuments symbolise lost faiths, but allude to our continuing worship of material wealth. Pyramids represent worship, but at the same time hierarchy. As well as referring to materialism and social hierarchy the pyramids here serve as a deeper metaphor for people as individuals and all of mankind. The veins in the marble being representational of our own. In this sense, the Pyramid, man and civilisation could be thought of as one.
Perfect structures stand firm, misplaced against the rugged landscape that threatens to swallow them. There is always a sense of impending doom for these objects. We are given the sense that we are being granted a window into their last moments.
“Pyramid 1”
120 x 150 cm,
Oil on Canvas
2017
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£5000
“Pyramid 2”
120 x 150 cm,
Oil on Canvas
2017
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£5000
“Sea Pillar”
120 x 150 cm,
Oil on Canvas
2017
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£5000
“The Edge”
60 x 73 cm,
Oil on Canvas
2017
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£2500
“The Wanderer”
60 x 75 cm,
Oil on board
2017
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£2500
‘Red 1’,
91 x 122cm,
charcoal, reclaimed wood and paint on board
2019
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£4000
‘Untilted 3’,
81 x 122cm,
charcoal and reclaimed wood on board
2019
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£4000
‘Velvet Dreams’,
83.5 x 124.5 cm,
Charcoal on board
2019
Sanctum Series
United Kingdom
Original
By James Rawson
£4000