Artists

LAVENDER IN THE MARSH

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19.5″ x 19.5″ framed 18″ x 18″ unframed acrylic on wood panel $6100

Linda Fantuzzo spent her childhood in Endicott, NY, where she created images from an early age. In 1968 she went to Philadelphia to study at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and graduated in 1973. She then moved to Charleston, SC, and continues to work full time in her studio near the harbor. The quality of light and the beauty of the architecture first attracted Linda to the region, where she continues to enjoy its vital arts community.

Linda worked non-objectively in various media for over ten years and then chose to return to painting representationally. She has been represented by galleries in the Charleston area since the 1970s, and has enjoyed five solo museum exhibitions in SC and GA. Linda is active in the arts community, having served on panels for the SC State Arts Commission Acquisitions Committee, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Redux, and the Trident Region Arts & Culture Plan. She has served as a juror for several public galleries and was the project director for “Larger Than Life: A Second Story Show”, sponsored by the Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival.

Linda’s paintings are represented in the collections of the Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, SC; Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC; South Carolina State Arts Commission Collection, Columbia,SC; The Burroughs-Chapin Museum, Myrtle Beach, SC; the River Course and Cassique Clubs of Kiawah, SC; the Doonbeg Club of County Clare, Ireland; several other public collections; and numerous private collections throughout the country.

AT HOME

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14″ x 13″ (image) 24″ x 18″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

ANON

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13″ x 12″ (image) 24″ x 18″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

COATTAILS

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12″ x 11″ (image) 24″ x 18″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

SECRET NAME INTRO

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15″ x 20″ (image) 18″ x 24″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

OVER THE OCEAN

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13″ x 12″ (image) 24″ x 18″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

DARK

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11″ x 13″ (image) 18″ x 24″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.

WHITETAIL INTRO

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20″‘ x 14″ (image) 24″ x 18″ (paper) oil on paper $500


James Durkin

James Durkin (b. 1983) is an Anglo-American painter based in Charleston, SC. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in the United Kingdom, Durkin studied Art History at the University of Nottingham before refining his skills in drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London. His artistic journey has been deeply influenced by his extensive experience in both the art market and the realm of creative expression. After more than a decade as an auctioneer at Sotheby’s in London and New York, Durkin has returned to his roots as a painter, unveiling his first significant body of work in a decade.

Before stepping into the auction house world, Durkin was an active presence in the London art scene, working alongside contemporary artists and exhibiting his work in a range of exhibitions, including the iconic Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Throughout his career, his paintings have drawn on his experiences with both the natural world and the contemporary art dialogue, combining influences from his travels, the landscapes of his youth, and his understanding of art history.
His recent return to painting marks a new chapter in his career, with a fresh series of abstract landscapes that reflect both his personal evolution and his deeper connection to the world around him.

These new works, characterized by bold brushstrokes, layered textures, and a nuanced palette, explore the emotional and psychological resonance of the landscape, focusing less on representational imagery and more on evoking a sense of space, time, and movement. His approach to abstraction is grounded in an intimate relationship with the environment, capturing its raw beauty while exploring the tensions between natural forms and the spaces they occupy.

This new body of work invites viewers to experience a landscape not as a fixed object, but as a dynamic and ever-shifting force, as seen through the artist’s unique lens. With a renewed sense of purpose, he embraces the challenge of creating art that resonates on a deeply emotional level, offering fresh insights into both the external world and the inner landscapes we navigate.