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 (20)
mooncat
I really like this one, excellent negative space....by the way Mister, where's that photo you promised, I know you've been trying to dodge me, hoping and praying I would forget all about it, and lucky for you I've been busy with school....but now that school is almost over...you have exactly 48 hours to produce a photo, or.............
Synapse
Ah shit! I forgot again! No no Erika I've not been avoiding the issue... anyway your wish is my command ;-)
irix.
i like this 1 alot jim sometimes simple is best hugz!
cynlee
Jim Morrison? :D cool atmosphere!
Azael
Well i cant say that less isnt more because i did a whole lot less in one of my images, lol. Well done.
Heart'Song
Gosh, I think this is the most romantic thing I've ever seen you do. There's something sweet and loving/lovable about it. Nice one
crrunchyfrog
Spectactular effects! I really like the simplicity of this, the colour is so serene too :D Thanks for sharing HUGS
gunsan
Just love the light on your shoulder! The play with light and shadow gives it a soft mystical mood, very attractive. And the composition is so harmonious.
looter
the light source is terrific on this, and the stands of hair mix perfectly into it..i try to do less is more theory, but then i add. then add. then, well. ends up alot more all the time. pretty soon is chaos.you have achieved this well.
jyriviuhko
Yes.. less is more... my own slogan!! Very creative touch.. or work.. hmmm... I hope that you know what I meen...
magritte
Nice one,Jim.That eye spooked me!!!!!:).Mag.
Synapse
Eye? Where??
idrawstuff
i love that movie - spooky - image is cool also
gallimel
you know... this is the kind of image I am expecting from you. I am 110% satisfied with it. Hugs, my most shining one :)
Tanialmeida
WE are the UNIVERSE!!!!!!! this image speacks 4 itself! i love it ;0]
LaureG
I guess the eye the dude spoke of is seable at the top of the image, right under that kind of hair that stays vertically over the head. I see it too at least.. and yes, it captures the attention very much.
AxoNe.FLuX
i think this is awsome...your right (not that i ever practice it) less is more ^,,^
Synapse
You have practiced it at times Amber... and I think those were your most successful works :-)
mysnapz
Fantastic! I was itching to open this from the thumbnail now I see the fine detail, Wow just love the cosmic dust. :0 )
bassi
Excellent composition and the use of lighting is superb.