In this episode, James Mortimer talks about the reasons behind his works that depict strange, primeval and dramatic landscapes whose inhabitants have cast aside moral constraints and where humans and animals share equal status. James talks about how a dull, industrial town fed his imagination from early childhood, his travels in eastern Europe including Ukraine, the importance of humour in art, his elaborate process and how his influences range from Renaissance paintings to children’s books.

James Mortimer talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images on consideringart.com

Mountains Island, 2023

Wrestlers, 2022

Crocodile Head, 2018

Volcano Crocodile, 2020

Shark Garden, 2018

Garden of Eden, 2016

All images are © James Mortimer.

You can see more of James’s work on his website

Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial