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    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.

  • Select Works By James Joyce
    • James Joyce, Deconstructed Clown - Black, 2024
      James Joyce, Deconstructed Clown - Black, 2024
    • James Joyce, Deconstructed Clown - Grey, 2024
      James Joyce, Deconstructed Clown - Grey, 2024
    • James Joyce, Blue Clown, 2024
      James Joyce, Blue Clown, 2024
    • James Joyce, Pink Clown, 2024
      James Joyce, Pink Clown, 2024
    • James Joyce, White Clown, 2024
      James Joyce, White Clown, 2024
    • James Joyce, Yellow Clown, 2024
      James Joyce, Yellow Clown, 2024
    • James Joyce, Square Clown (black), 2024
      James Joyce, Square Clown (black), 2024
    • James Joyce, Square Clown (grey), 2024
      James Joyce, Square Clown (grey), 2024
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