James DeBay
September 17, 2024.
James DeBay is a young American artist, working in both Vermont and New York. Currently studying at Pratt Institute, he is pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, with a minor in History of Art and Design.
ABOUT EXPERIENCE
As a young artist, my relationship with art is in a constant state of flux. The only way to achieve any form of stability in that relationship is by constantly creating work. Resultantly, I have formed an ethos in which I work intuitively and obsessively. The Fish Factory provided an ideally conducive space for that. I was able to produce work at whatever quantity and quality I sought, experiencing a freedom specific only to this village and residency. The environmental context of Stöðvarfjörður played an immeasurable role; the endless daylight of June, the looming mountains, an immersion into nature, and some level of isolation. All were deeply revitalizing. I was able to learn so much from these factors, as well as from the local culture, the incredible other artists, and the amazing Fish Factory staff.
Website: https://www.jamesdebay.com
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