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Therese JamesWhen everything was Groovy-original cityscape London painting-contemporary Art2025
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
“When Everything Was Groovy, Carnaby Street” by Therese James invites viewers into a vibrant and nostalgic shopping scene along the iconic Carnaby Street. This lively painting captures the essence of bustling London life with a delightful mix of colors, dynamic figures, and joyful details that evoke a sense of happiness and nostalgia.
Set against a strikingly white street, the canvas bursts with colorful buildings and festive Union Jack flags that hang above and from the windows, creating a festive atmosphere. The white street contrasts vividly with the surrounding colors, creating leading lines that draw the viewer’s eye deeper into the lively scene.
The painting is teeming with activity: people are seen shopping, strolling with prams, and carrying shopping bags, while dogs trot alongside. In the background, a classic red London bus adds to the urban charm, while a traditional London taxi takes center stage on the road, coming directly towards the viewer. A policeman adds a touch of authenticity to this busy, cheerful street scene.
The figures are animated and diverse, each contributing to the scene's vibrant energy. The dynamic composition and the inclusion of familiar London elements like the red bus and the iconic taxi highlight the rich cultural tapestry of Carnaby Street.
Therese James’s “When Everything Was Groovy, Carnaby Street” celebrates the spirited and communal essence of one of London’s most famous shopping streets. This captivating artwork is unframed and painted around the edges of deep edge canvases, allowing the vibrant scene to extend beyond traditional boundaries. “When Everything Was Groovy, Carnaby Street” is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the joyful nostalgia of this iconic London locale.
Artist Biography:
Therese James has been immersed in the world of painting and exhibition since 1993, carving her path as a self-taught artist guided solely by instinct and intuition. Developing a distinctive style characterized by representative characters inhabiting her vibrant canvases, Therese aligns herself with the Naive School, embracing a philosophy of boundless creativity and unfettered expression. For Therese, each painting is a voyage of discovery, an organic evolution of emotions and ideas. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes and literature of her native Wales and the West Country, she imbues her work with a sense of nostalgia and longing, encapsulated by the Welsh concept of ‘Hiraeth’—a profound yearning for home. Selected as ‘Welsh Artist of the Year’ and invited to exhibit at prestigious venues such as ‘The Royal Welsh Show’ and ‘The Eisteddfod’, Therese’s art has garnered recognition both nationally and internationally. Her work can be found in galleries across the UK, as well as in collections spanning America, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. At Signet Contemporary Art Gallery, Therese’s paintings are sourced directly from her studio, ensuring each piece retains its unique authenticity and charm. Embodying the timeless tradition of naive style painting, Therese’s art captivates viewers with its whimsical charm and evocative storytelling. For those drawn to the allure of naive style painting, Therese’s portfolio promises a journey into a world of imagination and wonder. Explore her enchanting creations online or visit Signet Contemporary Art Gallery to experience the magic first-hand.
“Over the many years I have worked, my style has slowly and naturally evolved and through continuously working and experimenting it has become an extension of who I am. I work the paint with my hands until I get to the finer details, I get an instinctive feel for when the consistency is just right and then I go with it. I never know how I am going to get there – I only know I have to and that when the journey is complete, I will know. Each one is a roller coaster of emotions, a pilgrimage to places once visited in my mind and heart. The Welsh word ‘Hiraeth’ is what best describes it for me – it is a deep longing for home, that home is inside me, trying to find this place and transform it into something tangible is what continuously fires me to keep painting. It is these places and paintings that make the connections between Therese’s audience and her paintings.” – Therese James
- Creator:Therese James (1959, Welsh)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316018512
Therese James
We are pleased to sell works on behalf of Therese James. Therese is a full time artist painting and exhibiting since 1993. As a member of the Naive School she works from a compulsion to recreate what she feels and sees. As a self taught naive she relies purely on an instinctive approach to her art and has developed her own style with expressive characters who inhabit the world of her paintings. Therese gets much of her inspiration from the places and literature of her native Wales and the West Country of England. She says she paints the way she paints because she doesn’t know “the rules” and her paintings are a journey of discovery. More recently she has been inspired to use her painterly skills to create wild and untamed responses to nature, creating semi abstracted, almost primal, sea and landscapes reflecting the raw untrained, instinctive way in which she works. Therese is very well collected with her works in collections in N. America, Europe, Australasia and Asia.
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