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 (12)
Gregor.Scharff
i like the powerful color and forms filled with your mastermind . thanks for shareing this "nightwork" We are Nightwalker ;) hugs
SirJohn
At first glance it looks simple, but knowing your work the way I do I figured that there was no way in hell it was simple. I was right... as usual there is plenty of depth to this one. Plenty of little details for me to absorb and think about. I really like this Jim and I also plan on checking out the link that you provided (which you provided me a long time ago, but I neglected). Later bro... keep em coming.
eyeland
Looks more like abstraction than surrealism to me, but I like it whatever the label. Nice warm tones, subtle textures & well-balanced composition. Hadn't heard that Beksinski had died - sorry to hear that. Not my all time favorite, but definitely a very creative & skillful artist that I admired a lot.
tibet2004uk
I love this one! It makes me think of an African mask for some reason! Very creative and stylish!! Thx for the link too my dear Jim, gonna check this out! ;)
crrunchyfrog
Great tribute my friend huge hugs Like Pascale, I'm reminded of an African mask, maybe its the warm colours adding to this perception. Thank you so much for creating and sharing hugs
hotracer2
Beautiful colors and design:):):)
titta
Africa - yes! The hot sun shining on the figure who's struggling in a sand storm in Sahara :-) Great feeling of movement, and inner fight; with so wonderful colours. And such a splendid tribute to Beksinski - one of my favourites too. :-)
gunsan
Yes, it makes me think of a mask too, but first I saw a wooden sculpture of a sitting person. Whatever, I like it very much, the warm colors, the flowing texture give me a feeling of inner peace in a turbuent world. Good to enjoy first thing in the morning. Hugs!!
bevchiron
I see a figure rather than a mask & one with a haunting quality that to me is very reminiscent of Beksinski, the warm colour adds a touch of ambiguity that, along with the beautiful abstract style is purely yours! Lovely image Jim ; )
martingeorg
This is not only something different. This piece demonstrates your versatile capabilities as an artist. I love this one very much.
mysnapz
Not sure my friend looking for a face but keep seeing entwined limbs in waves of somthing. I guess thats OK
cbender
well i also see more a body... perhaps a silhouette or a crouching person... dunno - it's cool - i like it... different... but a wonderful tribute!