"Anthony James" Art Reception Opening, in collaboration w MMFA / AJ Studio 

Join us for an exhibition of fine art by sculptor Anthony James in collaboration w MMFA and the artist's studio. Open 9/16/23 - 11/16/23. 

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Photo credit: Anthony James Studio

“In this groundbreaking solo exhibition, the W. Keith & Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery collaborates with Melissa Morgan Fine Art to present an awe-inspiring showcase of Anthony James' visionary artworks. The exhibition features a diverse range of series, each a testament to James' masterful exploration of art, science, and spirituality.  

"Morphic Fields" unveils a mesmerizing collection of bronze and limestone pieces inspired by scientist Rupert Sheldrake's theory of morphic resonance. James breathes life into found materials, converting waste into bronze, as he delves into the interconnectedness of self-organizing systems and collective human experience. The sculptures bear witness to the profound creative process, transcending individuality to touch the realms of collective memory.  

Stepping into the realm of “Portals” & “Platonic Solids”, audiences encounter an exquisite fusion of stainless steel, glass, and LED lights. Internationally acclaimed, these sculptures embody James' quest to reveal and share truth, expressing science, spirituality, and philosophy in pure, unfiltered form. Through ingenious use of materials and light, he materializes the ethereal concepts of infinity and cosmos into  tangible, objective existence.  

"Waste Land" from 2014 beckons viewers into the enigmatic realm of T.S. Eliot's 1922 poem. Through the boundless reflections of a silvered branch, an eerily beautiful enchanted forest emerges. This mesmerizing sculpture embraces the essence of nature and human consciousness, inviting  contemplation on the imperceptible borders between reality and the intangible realms beyond.  

Melissa Morgan Fine Art (MMFA) is honored to present this collaboration with the Kellogg University Art Gallery at Cal Poly Pomona. Situated in Palm Desert, CA, MMFA has been committed to representing stellar blue-chip to mid-career artists for over 23 years. The gallery currently represents over 30 international contemporary artists working in all  forms of media.  

Within this transformative exhibition, visitors will be captivated by a transcendent journey through Anthony James' artistic vision. Each artwork serves as a portal, transporting viewers to the threshold of scientific wonder, spiritual reflection, and philosophical contemplation.  

Join us in this revelatory exhibition, where art transcends boundaries, and the human spirit encounters the cosmic. Experience the profound union of art and ideas as we embark on a journey of enlightenment with Anthony James' extraordinary works.” 

Photo credit: Anthony James Studio

Photo credit: Anthony James Studio

Anthony James (b. 1974) is a London-born, Los Angeles-based artist who graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design with a degree in painting. James is known for his monumental sculptures and installations that embrace. 

Minimalism, Transcendentalism and Light & Space. In the winter of 2023, James became the first and only visual artist to have work exhibited on all seven continents when he installed one of his stainless steel, glass, and LED Portals at White Desert’s base camp in Antarctica near the South Pole.  

“It doesn’t matter what your education level is, what language you speak, what culture you are brought up in, or where you are from, my work deals with a universal language based in sacred geometry,” says James. “It’s innate to everyone on the planet, so it’s an honor to have my work on view in every continent.”  

James’s major public installations have occupied a garden at the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Chelsea Flower Show in 2022, where the artist installed three light sculptures emulating natural crystal formations in tandem with 16 transmorphic color sculptures at Saatchi Gallery that were connected to a central ethernet “brain” feeding algorithmic cues to the sculptures, mimicking the mycorrhizal networking of birch forests. In 2021, James engaged the facade of the Flannels flagship on London’s Oxford Street with 33 million LEDs that wrapped the boutique's exterior inside three dozen digital canvases projecting films exploring the infinite interiors of the artist’s Portal sculptures. He has also worked with the city of Westminster to install three monumental Light Field sculptures at Marble Arch in Hyde Park that drew more than 250,000 visitors in three months.  

“In my practice I’m trying to give a visual demonstration of the infinite or the divinity inside us all,” says James. “If you’re seeing and experiencing this ever-expanding cosmos, hopefully that’s a window to explore this underlying law of nature, this inner light.”  

Anthony James’s sculptural installations have been exhibited at the Palm Springs Art Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville, AR), Berkeley Square (London) Art Basel (Switzerland) and The Armory Show (New York). He has works currently on public display in Aspen, Beverly Hills, Singapore, Dubai, London, and New York. His work was recently featured in the major motion picture Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story and has been the subject of solo gallery exhibitions at Saatchi Gallery (London); Opera Gallery (New York, Dubai, London); Brand New Gallery (Milan), There-There and Patrick Painter, Inc. (Los Angeles) and notable group shows at Blum & Poe (Los Angeles), SHOWstudio (London), Gavlak (Palm Beach) and Thread Waxing Space (New York). His work has also been featured in The New York Times, CULTURED, Artnet, Vogue, Whitewall, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Wallpaper* and his Morphic Fields exhibition at Walter Storms Galerie (Munich) was the subject of a titular catalog published by Hatje Cantz.  

Installation View, East Wing of Gallery, Anthony James, Sep. 16 to Nov. 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Installation View, Corridor of Gallery, Anthony James, Sep. 16 to Nov. 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Installation View, West Wing of Gallery, Anthony James, Sep. 16 to Nov. 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Installation View, Back of gallery, Anthony James, Sep. 16 to Nov. 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Installation View, Back of Gallery, Anthony James, Sep. 16 to Nov. 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Reception Photo, Anthony James, September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Reception Photo, Anthony James, September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Reception Photo, Anthony James, September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Reception Photo, Anthony James, September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Reception Photo, Anthony James, September 16, 2023 to November 16, 2023. photo credit: Wolverine Photography

Anthony James Featured In The Poly Post 

Check out this new article about the “Anthony James” exhibition by the Polypost! “James is a Los Angeles based artist who grew up in London. He is the first and only visual artist to have work exhibited in all seven continents, including Singapore, Dubai, London and New York. One of James’ sculptures was even featured in the 2022 Netflix hit movie “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” His art has also been featured in publications like The New York Times, Vogue and Forbes. James’ artwork in the gallery features visionary art pieces mastering a diverse range of topics, such as art, science and spirituality. The light installations are called “Portals,” and each one is made with glass, LED lights and stainless steel, bronze or brushed steel”

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Anthony James Walkthrough

Discover the captivating world of contemporary artist Anthony James in a solo exhibition at the Kellogg University Art Gallery, presented in collaboration with Melissa Morgan Fine Art. Anthony James' artworks intertwine art and technology, exploring themes of light, space, and the cosmic realm. With mesmerizing sculptures and installations, James invites viewers on a journey of introspection and wonder. Delve into his innovative use of materials and techniques that transcend conventional boundaries, evoking a sense of awe and contemplation. Experience the convergence of art and science in this transformative exhibition.

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