ABOUT:

Mark James is an independent multi-disciplinary artist and creative director. Specialising in creative direction, graphic design, video direction, experimental, film, installation, interior, identity design and branding. Inspired by a mix of popular culture and social commentary. Gaining a reputation for being humorous, challenging and controversial.

Delivering creative solutions whilst challenging the status quo to elevate projects beyond their initial remit. Working with artists, musicians, record labels, publishers, brands, festivals, restaurants, bars and stores internationally. An eclectic approach has led to a series of self-initiated viral campaigns for clients and personal projects, making headlines around the world.

Work has been shown in galleries and showrooms in major cities such as Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Oslo, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Including a public art installation which attracted over 16 thousand visitors in just 21 days. With work featured in many art and design related publications and magazines such as Vogue, Elle, I-D, Face, Monocle, Vice, Dazed, Design Week, Creative Boom and many others. The MoMA selected his designer toy series, CardBoy Cartridges, to be included in their ‘Colour Chart Exhibition’ in 2007.

As former Art Director for Island Records, he has worked with major internationals artists. Also working with Super Furry Animals and Gruff Rhys for over 25 years; creating artwork, visuals and videos for the band and their various solo projects.