James Springall (b. 1977) is a British artist who appropriates and recontextualises found images. His analogue, paper-based work employs satire as a vehicle for social commentary and exploring the human condition.
He has participated in exhibitions including London Original Print Fair (Royal Academy of Arts, London), 50 x 50 II (Saatchi Gallery, London), Jealous Needs You (Jealous Gallery, London), AOAP (Towner Gallery, Eastbourne & The Bomb Factory, London), Art Car Boot Fair (Dreamland, Margate), The Age of Collage 2 (Feinkunst Krüger, Hamburg) and LESS (Viborg).
His work is published in The Age of Collage 3 (Gestalten) and has been featured in publications including AnOther (twice), Collé, Elephant and Huck. He has been commissioned by brands such as Rough Trade, Noble Rot and VICE, and has curated exhibitions of contemporary collage for Jealous Gallery and The Viborg Museum. Born in Middlesbrough, he lives and works near Rye.
His work is published in The Age of Collage 3 (Gestalten) and has been featured in publications including AnOther (twice), Collé, Elephant and Huck. He has been commissioned by brands such as Rough Trade, Noble Rot and VICE, and has curated exhibitions of contemporary collage for Jealous Gallery and The Viborg Museum. Born in Middlesbrough, he lives and works near Rye.
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“James Springall uses collage to make perfect pop art.” - Gestalten
“Weird and wonderful paper pastiches... a dose of optimism that even the most cynically minded would struggle to remain impervious to. With just the right balance of playful, lighthearted spirit and mystique... the images radiate irreverence.” - AnOther Magazine
“Collages known for their punchy, provocative aesthetic.” - Huck Magazine
“An early pre-punk punk, in response to an onlooker spewing the remark, “nice costume” said “at least I know I’m wearing a costume.” This notion cuts to the heart of most people’s spurious belief about originality and ownership. And we find it perfectly relevant to James Springall’s elegant use of appropriated images - also proving Springall knows exactly what art always actually is.” - Cargo
“Small, seductive works that nod toward Dada and Surrealism. Springall’s a minimalist, often creating compositions comprised entirely of just two pieces of aged paper... these simple gestures take on complex meanings, a social commentary speaking to pop-culture and personal identity.” - Collé
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