A series of lambda prints that document ephemeral light on the pages of a diary, recording moments of the passing days with nothing more than a shadow.
2008
Bicircling[‘bî-sér-cl’'ng] Verb, (trans.) Philosophical investigation by riding a bicycle in a circle
Taking the experience of riding a bicycle in a circle art events were held in San Francisco, Beijing, Miami, Portland and Tokyo from 2006-2008
This work was executed during an artist in residence program I participated in Kamiyama on the island of Shikoku Japan. Working along the banks of the Akuikawa River I painted calligraphic forms with water in response to a local stone that had a unique jade tone. Enthralled by the impermanent appearance of water as ink, I recorded these compositions with black and white photographs.
Art projects by James Jack have many collaborative elements that involve people of all ages. His works themselves rely on interaction with local people.
