James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
British, b. 1966
James Sparshatt began his photographic career in the 1990s in Bolivia, working as a photojournalist and editor of the Bolivian Times. James has had solo exhibitions in the US, Ireland, Spain, Cuba, France and across the UK. His work has also been shown at prestigious contemporary art fairs including Pulse - Miami, Art Chicago, Art Hamptons, Slick Paris, Art Market (San Francisco) among others.
James’s photographs have been used for many advertising campaigns and have featured in magazines such as Dazed and Confused, Tatler, Red, Wanderlust as well as all of the UK’s major broadsheets. He has also written for the New Statesman.
“My love of photography developed while I was working as a photojournalist in Latin America in the 1990s. Both there, and later in Cuba, I was captivated by the energy and exuberance of the festivals and dance so inherent in Latino life. Many of my images celebrate the rich and vibrant musical heritage of Havana, Buenos Aires and Seville.
When I look at them I recall the rhythmic beat of the music and almost feel a trickle of sweat running down my back.”
His exhibition at the Royal National Theatre, London was described in the Sunday Telegraph as “a dazzling collection of black and white images”.
James has been a finalist in the Sony World Photographic awards, the Centre for Fine Art Photography and The Worldwide Photography Gala awards. He has also won the Center for Fine Art Photography’s International award. James frequently gives talks about his work at photographic festivals and exhibitions.to
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Artist: James Sparshatt
Corazon y Alma by James Sparshatt. Romantic black and white photo of tango
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Corazon y Alma - Heart and soul – lost in each others arms on a tango floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures an intimate moment between...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Les Vacances II by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Les Vacances II
The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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C Print
Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - A photograph of joy on the beach
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Metal
La Tristeza by James Sparshatt Black&white photograph of flamenco dance. Framed
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The early hours in Jerez de la Frontera, the flamenco dancer’s tacones beat a rhythm as she drew the spirit of the duende from the earth into the souls of her audience.
Andalusian f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Bajo El Sol by James Sparshatt. Unframed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Music in Havana is an almost ever present backdrop to life… wandering the streets it is almost as though there is a soundtrack playing to the movie of your life. These school kids we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Les Vacances I by James Sparshatt. C-type print mounted to aluminium. Framed
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Les Vacances I
The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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C Print
Reflecciones by James Sparshatt. Photo of dancer in mirror. Platinum Print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print.
A line to be crossed… a man leads with strength and tenderness on the tango ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Platinum
La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
La Linea by James Sparshatt. Romantic photo of tango. Palladium Platinum Print.
A line to be crossed… a man leads with strength and tenderness on the tango ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
Platinum
Les Vacances III by James Sparshatt. C-type Print mounted to Aluminium. Framed
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Les Vacances III
The west coast of France is a place to eat delectable oysters, drink fine wines and walk along endless beaches in the glare of the summer sun. The Atlantic swell an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
C Print
Dark Materials IX - James Sparshatt - An impressionist photograph of joy
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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C Print
Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Las Curvas by James Sparshatt - Sensual photo of woman. Platinum Print
A girl at one with the rhythm of her guitar in Holguín, Cuba.
James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Platinum
La Confianza by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Close your eyes, lean in, rest forehead to cheek and trust in your partner to take you on a journey…
This image was taken in a tango club in Buenos Aires.
James Sparshatt’s black a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Platinum
Corazon Y Alma by James Sparshatt - Photography, Framed Palladium Platinum Print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Corazon y Alma - Heart and soul – lost in each others arms on a tango floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A romantic black and white photograph of a couple dancing. The man with his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
Platinum
Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Tsemo Maitreya by James Sparshatt. Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. Platinum Print.
Ladakh is part of the Tibetan plateau. It has an arid landscape surrounded by awesome peaks. Tsemo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
Platinum
Dark Materials IX by James Sparshatt. C-type print
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
There is a something about being a child on the beach where the sheer exuberance of running into the waves transcends the normal social barriers, and the shared exhilarance allows fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
C Print
Los Sueños by James Sparshatt. Framed Palladium Platinum Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Dreams of a moment…
James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment.
The work is available as silver g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
Materials
Platinum
The Skelligs by Moonlightby James Sparshatt. Platinum Print with float frame.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The Skellig Islands are off the coast of Kerry in Ireland. Once the home of reclusive monks they have gained notoriety recently as a retreat for Luke Skywalker… Lit by moon light reflected off the Atlantic Ocean swell they portray a calm at odds with the often stormy seas that batter them..
James Sparshatt’s black and white landscapes have an ethereal beauty. They are moments when the natural form of topography is given magic by the transient touch of the elements.
The work is also available as a smaller archival giclee print and as a collectors edition Palladium Platinum print.
Palladium platinum print
Edition of 12
Print floated in a box frame with UV clarity glass
Signed by artist al verso
Stamped by 31 Studio – platinum print masters
Certificate of Authenticity from gallery
Country: County Kerry...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Figurative Photography
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Platinum
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