Anthony James: "Portals"

Artist Anthony James’s 24” Cube (Brushed Stainless Steel) (2022), 24” Icosahedron (Brushed Stainless Steel) (2022), and 24” Tetrahedron (Brushed Stainless Steel) (2022) are examples of his Portals series, in which he constructs three-dimensional, geometric sculptures whose interiors contain a seemingly vast, fractal matrix of infinite space. Through stainless steel, glass, and LED lights, the sculptures evoke the aesthetics of Minimalism and Formalism, whose ideals favor geometric abstraction and emphasize the importance of form, as well as the Light and Space art movement, which focuses on the power of emptiness and intangible structure. Central to the works in Portals are the use of Platonic and Archimedean solids, employing these forms as a means of connecting with their philosophical and scientific importance. As a result, James’ work is an amalgamation of these principles, creating an environment that transports viewers into an endless cosmic world confined in a finite space.

These artworks have been generously donated by Anthony James.

Anthony James is a British American artist based in Los Angeles. He graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London in 1998, where he studied painting. James’ work has been exhibited at galleries and art fairs across the globe, including Saatchi Gallery, Opera Gallery, HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art), and Art Basel. In 2023, James became the first visual artist to exhibit on all seven continents, after installing a Portals sculpture at White Desert in Antarctica.