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My hyperrealistic oil painting of Rory is not just a portrait – it is a cry for justice. I met Rory in early 2021 outside a Starbucks near The embankment tube station in London. A child from Birmingham, he was living on the streets, haunted by fears and anxiety that echoed the harsh realities of homelessness and a pandemic.
Rory’s story is a heartbreaking reflection of a society that abandons its most vulnerable – children like him, lost in a world… that refuses to see them.
I knew that I had to create a portrait that would hit like a sledgehammer. Every detail, every stroke, was crafted to lay bear his raw emotion, capturing his innocence and despair in equal measure. The sharp, aggressive colours of his face stand in stark contrast to the faded background, demanding your attention – and your conscience.
A child’s childhood should never be sacrificed on the streets or dismissed as lost.
Rory’s story is a heartbreaking reflection of a society that abandons its most vulnerable – children like him, lost in a world… that refuses to see them.
I knew that I had to create a portrait that would hit like a sledgehammer. Every detail, every stroke, was crafted to lay bear his raw emotion, capturing his innocence and despair in equal measure. The sharp, aggressive colours of his face stand in stark contrast to the faded background, demanding your attention – and your conscience.
A child’s childhood should never be sacrificed on the streets or dismissed as lost.
- Medium : Oil on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 27.6x39.4in
James Earley
United Kingdom
British artist James Earley defies conventional art world expectations with his provocative and uncompromising work. As a leading figure in Hyperrealism, he does not shy away from confronting uncomfortable truths – raising awareness of pressing issues like homelessness, mental health and war. His art is raw, a bestial scream against societal apathy, demanding attention and challenging viewers to see what the world often chooses to ignore. Through brutally honest representations, James seeks not just to depict reality but to expose it, fighting fiercely against the superficial and glamorous narratives that dominate contemporary art.
James is a self taught hyperrealism artist who paints people who live on the very edge of society. James has exhibited his work in London, New York, Madrid and Amsterdam and he has been described by both The Contemporary Art Magazine and the Kunst Heute Magazine as one of the most relevant artists in the world today.
James is a self taught hyperrealism artist who paints people who live on the very edge of society. James has exhibited his work in London, New York, Madrid and Amsterdam and he has been described by both The Contemporary Art Magazine and the Kunst Heute Magazine as one of the most relevant artists in the world today.
Credentials
- Rising Stars
- Established Artist
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Works on commission
$8,870