Jim Tetlow
Born 1974, UK
I like ambiguity in art. Uncertainty. What has to conform to the limits of our reality? Metal, glass and flesh can merge seamlessly, as if the surreal worlds and the life forms within are one and the same, and yet at odds sometimes. I rarely seek to endow my works with any "message". I am more interested in people's personal responses.
I'm a multimedia artist working in fine art (including sculpture), digital art, graphic design and various forms inbetween, also illustrating book covers and numerous CD covers. I also work in musical soundscaping, both solo and in group projects, of which there are many releases. I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone here who has supported me in my work and beyond since I began posting in June 2001. Too many to mention, you all know who you are... I'm meeting very special people here :-)
Update 01-08-05: I've been given a 4 page feature article in Issue 3 of the new media magazine Contour based in Atlanta, Georgia. The images printed very well and they did me proud.
Update 21-03-06: I've been spending the last 6 months living in New South Wales, Australia. Inspiring place! Also in the process of illustrating the book covers for a series of Japanese books called Hikishio no Toki (Time of the Ebb Tide) by Mayumura Taku - to date I've completed the first two of the five volumes. I've recently been returning to traditional media as well as producing the usual digital art, and contributed a sculptural canvas to a recent local exhibition. Link: Saatchi Gallery webspace
Update 09-01-21: I hadn't even logged in for some years. It's weird nipping back here after not even posting for 13 years, like revisiting your old school incognito. As I'm not active here anymore I wonder if anyone will even see this again besides me.
Comments (8)
ARTWITHIN
This really appeals to me. It is beautiful, with subtle grace, great texture, and, without your explanation, a bit of mystery.
erlandpil
Good play with color erland
easyjobrob
LOl, from the Tumb I thought it was some kind of bird. I really like the shot.
thecytron
Nice shot!
unstrung65
...yeah - I certainly like suggestive photos like this -- didn't get the cat profile until I read your comment -- good eye !!
crrunchyfrog
If only he could fool the birds into thinking he was one...seems to work on people so far L. Thank you for capturing Monkey Taco's mysterious side, I just love the effects hugest hugs and thank you as always for everything you do more hugs xxxxx
gunsan
You create mystery here and I love it. Oh yes, i know it is just a cat, but for me it can be many things.Your color combination ia a treat for my eyes.
Naichan
It's so unfair! Even when larking around indoors with a cam, you still manage to come up with a minor masterpiece :-( That shadow has all the hallmarks of your digital works, Jim. This is one of the neatest feline pix I've seen, yet doesn't even show the cat itself. Respect! :-)