Herman James is a painter whose work in oil and acrylic engages the human figure and landscape through a distinctly surrealist lens. His practice builds upon the foundations of surrealism while exploring contemporary interpretations of form and place, with an emphasis on accessibility—inviting diverse audiences to connect with the imagery on both emotional and imaginative levels.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, James has lived and worked in New York and Boston, and currently resides in Port Townsend, Washington.
Notable Exhibitions:
- Subrosa, Joyce Goldstein Gallery, New York, NY
- Aperto, Museum of New Art (MoNA), Detroit, MI
- Aesthetica Art Prize–Short List exhibition, York St. Mary’s, UK
- Neuer Realismus (New Realism), Galerie Rothamel, Frankfurt, DE
- NYU Small Works, curated by Edward Thorp, New York, NY
- All Chairs in Catalog, Galerie ReinerTisch, Friedrichshain, Berlin, DE
The artist’s work is held in numerous private collections, as well as in the permanent collections of major institutions, including:
- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, NY
- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA
- The Museum of New Art (MoNA), Detroit, MI
- York St. Mary’s Museum of Art, York, UK
- Michelson Collection, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Salem, OR
And more.
Instagram @hermanjamesart
Email hemanjamesart@gmail.com
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