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Nov 2020
Pateley Bridge artist says 'my art is making a positive statement'
A young artist from Pateley Bridge has used lockdown to find new inspiration in the outdoors much closer to home .. his garden.
James Owen Thomas, who has autism, uses disused materials such as scratchcards and ring pulls to create art with a message.
He likes to express emotion in his pieces, whether it is through the beauty of the outdoors or the importance of recycling.
After finishing a two-year art course at the Bradford School of Art, James is now studying a business and computer course in Harrogate. He hopes his new skills will allow him to improve his art blog and use his social media for business use.
During lockdown, James wasn't able to travel far to find his inspiration and found himself looking out of his window more often. He said:
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His cherry tree in blossom project is part of a collaboration with Caudwell Children, a charity that helps disabled children.
James wanted to give back to the charity that helped him when he was first diagnosed with autism, aged three.
Art and pictures have played an important part in his life and more-so during this time of isolation. He added:
He says he will continue showing in a different light items that other people throw away.
To visit James' website, click here.
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