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 (16)
crrunchyfrog
Great POV again Jim, I love the mood and movement in this one hugs Thank you so much for sharing it :D
Naichan
Yes, I like the movement too. Seems like you used a longer exposure while steadying the camera on the floor. The colour is just right too, though I'm not quite sure why!?
Synapse
It was very dull in there so I just had to use a longer exposure. I hate flash and didn't have a flash gun for this camera, so I always used available light.
bogomil
Yes, love the mood too... And I agree with you, Synapse, on that point: I hate flash!! ;-) Great job!
eras50
Could be the point of view of those down and under... in both senses of the expression ;-) The colour is just right for those underground, underurban trails. And the out-of-focus commuter represents the anonimous passengers. I love this. V
tibet2004uk
Great shot again!! I think I actually prefer this one than the previous! There's more movement here!
ilutegija
this is really cool! love the light and colours and movement and angle:)
cynlee
like the pov & tone, on the go... '95... about the time thongs were coming out to avoid those annoying panty lines :]
trev3k
I like the pov here also, it certainly gives one a different perspective of life, great job!
mysnapz
I like this Jim the foot against the wall is a great addition to the composition, the colour cast is due to the colour temperature of florescent tubes, but you knew that. It adds a great feeling to the whole image. You see some days we dont need technology to correct it all for us. LOL :0 )
Lalani
Excellent work.. I really love the mood in this one.. people talking while others have places to go.. beautiful =)
raven_nightmares
Great shot...a really cool feeling...the movement really helps it
bevchiron
Love this one Jim, great mood & composition, excellent to see something so normal in such a creative way!
syndroid
This is a very good shot and I love the green look as well. I'm having visions of this image as an animation with aging textures and subliminal content along with some clever use of words. The only thing I don't like is the woman in the white pants... plus she needs to get her pants out of her crack... ;) The one on the left though really blends in with the image. The black of the clothing wonderfully blends with the shadows on the wall.
MaydaMason
awesome work! i'll add your name on my favourite artist! you're talented!
sheilakalajdzic
yes, POV is great! i love seeing life from different angles.The movement and lighting are an awesome way to capture a moment of the hustle and bustle of a busy work day. Gives new meaning to "go with the flow!" vote!