James Joyce, Blue Clown, 2024

Overview

By deconstructing the smiley face, Joyce challenges traditional notions of happiness and simplicity by fragmenting or distorting the iconic symbol.

James Joyce works in a variety of media including painting, installation, drawing and screen printing.

His work has been exhibited in various shows internationally including at Saatchi Gallery, London, UK (2018) Colette, Paris, France (2016), Spring Projects, London, UK (2014) and LaMaMa Galleria, New York, USA (2011). Most recently one of James’s clown paintings was exhibited at the Royal Academy, London as part of the 2018 Summer Show.

In 2015, Joyce exhibited a video installation at Banksy’s ‘Dismaland’ exhibition in Weston-Super-Mare alongside other international artists including Damien Hirst and Jenny Holzer.

Born in Wolverhampton, England, Joyce studied at Walsall College of Art and Kingston University.
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James Joyce

Blue Clown, 2024

Gloss paint on wood panel
51 1/4 in diameter / 130cm diameter
39 1/4 in diameter / 100 cm diameter
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News
- James Joyce Deconstructed Faces
  November 20, 2024
  James Joyce is known for his deconstructed smiley face paintings. He was chosen by Banksy to be part of his Dismaland exhibition in 2015 where...
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  The Deconstructive Smiley Face February 20, 2024
  British artist James Joyce is recognized for his diverse body of work spanning various media, from painting and installation to drawing and screen printing. His...
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