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 (22)
jorgegallardo
Wonderful logo, great image!
disa
Clear and classy design oin this synapsian self-port. All the best for the ART DIGITAL!
gunsan
Great one Jim, very classy!
Naichan
You look pleased with yourself, and why not? This has almost a woven texture that gives it a more down-to-earth, friendly feel. Just right for an introductory portrait, in fact ;-)
a-blue--angel
hi, I'm new here...just visited your gallery and site; some fine works there! Love the way you abstract your portraits. Respect.
crrunchyfrog
That is one seriously cool self portrait Jim! R-e-s-p-e-t-c ;) Hugs Thanks for sharing and best of luck with this upcoming exhibition :D
Charmz
Nifty spiffy and a whole buncha other words that mean fantastic!
gallimel
If I could vote for it, I'd give out 11 out of 10 :)
i-popba
oh...wonderful work..!!!..love your design...great colors and comp....well done.
syndroid
This is so "Selfish" ;) I like the eyes in the image because of the contrast. It has your signature melting thing, but because it's less visible it also looks differently.
Heart'Song
How gorgeous! That colour and your gaze make me want to look further, which is surely what an introductory self-portrait should do. Nice work, Jim!
FluffyAnna
A very professional finish as usual Jim. Good luck with the exhibition!!
tibet2004uk
I love this self portrait!! U have such a gentle expression here! And that pastel-green suits ur expression perfectly! I had a look at the link and I decided to go for it and send a CD with some images for the exhibition too, since it says that the artists list is still running!! Let's wait and see if it will be accepted! ;)
chrysalide
it's an excellent artwork with nice colors and idea, bravo. have a good day
trev3k
excellent work Jim, congratulations!
KingPtolemy
Brilliant artwork and concept!!!
cynlee
an xcellent self-portrait!! :] such a kindness radiates
sheilakalajdzic
Fantastic self-portrait! Very elegant. You remind me of Mozart in some way...maybe the way your hair is flowing or the pose. dunno, but that's what i think of. Anyway, I also love the contrasting lines/weave with the swirls & circle! Color is great too! Vote!
titta
I love how you are able to make this picture so transparent! And mysterious. It suits so well to your self-portrait - multi-layered personality. And I really admire your gentle - and so careful - touch to typography; it's perfect here! And the color is so beautiful! It emphasises the transparency so well. Congrats Jim! And best luck to exhition:-D
bern
Sure, Synapse, it's okay , nice self portrait !!!
mysnapz
Nice self portrait Jim all the best with the exhibition, 750 images thats breathtaking :0 )
Gregor.Scharff
great work my dear friend !!!! and by the way it has a special place in my office ;) hugest hugs PS: and thanks a lot for you post !!!!!!!!!