James mats and frames all of his work himself, carefully selecting white wood frames in homage to Paul Gauguin. According to art historian and broadcaster Waldemar Januszczak, Gauguin originally presented his paintings in white-on-white frames, though none survive in their original state, as collectors later replaced them with the ornate gold frames fashionable at the time. By adopting this practice, James seeks to revive Gauguin's aesthetic choice, isolating his work from passing trends and imbuing each piece with a sense of timelessness and spirituality.
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