Filmmaker and Fine Artist

Just found this awesome new-ish review for our film Birthday Boy! So happy that people are still discovering it.

Ready for tomorrow’s Piccola Fiera art sale. A mini art fair with cute prices. Finsbury Park. 1-7pm. Nine artists. Art. Drinks. Food. Live music. Message me or RSVP to fierapiccola@gmail.com to get the address. I would really love to see you and catch up!! 🙏 -Vanya Balogh @vanya_balogh -James Bell @jamesbellart -Tony Benn @tonybenn2256 -Gabrielle Cooper @gabi_coops -Dereck Harris @dereck_harris_62 -Georgina McNamara @georgina.mcnamara.18 -Scott Robertson @scott____robertson

Thanks for this feature v22 ! James Bell is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in abstract painting, conceptual art, and film. Their work draws inspiration from their environment and explores themes of mental health, queer identity, and social commentary. James is based at our V22 Stoke Newington building in North East London. They grew up in the area and was one of the first cohorts of artists to move into the building. James’ portrait was taken by London-based photog

Winter Salon at Candid Arts trust has been extended for a week! The gallery will be open in the evenings from 5pm to 9pm Tuesday -...

I'll be showing my painting 'Retrograde' at the Candid Gallery Winter Salon 2025. Opening in the evening of 18th february, then running...

A group exhibition presented alongside the 60th Venice Biennale, where I showed three of my recent Happy Cock watercolour paintings. The works were displayed throughout the run of the show, and visitors in Venice up until 26th November were able to see them in person. Thanks to: Vanya Balogh @vanya_balogh Jon Baker / Siger Gallery @jonbakersiger @sigergallery Venice Art Factory @veniceartfactory Further information available via ARTLYST .

Pleased to announce my next exhibit is in Venice! A group show alongside the 60th Venice Biennale. I will be showing three of my recent...

Birthday Boy is now streaming on OUTtv and OUTflix! I’m excited to share that Birthday Boy is now available to watch on OUTtv and OUTflix, the world’s first and leading LGBTQ+ TV channel and streaming platform. If you’ve not seen the film yet—or fancy revisiting it—you can now stream it whenever you like. This project means a great deal to all of us who worked on it, and I’m incredibly proud of what our team created. Directed and produced by: Leo LeBeau & me Starring @seva

Did you know that you can now watch my film Birthday Boy on the world's largest LGBTQ+ streaming platform? Go check it out @   GagaOOLala...

Today has been full of good news. 🗞️ I’ve been selected for a place at the   National Film & Television School   on the certificate...

This Sunday (16th June) I will be showing some work with Vroom 24#, an exhibition of five artists curated by Vanya Balogh. Taking place...

Very excited to be exhibiting a painting at the grand opening of Versus Arts , a new gallery local to me in Clapton , Hackney . Opening...

Exhibiting some work in this show. Come join me at the opening (10th November 6-9pm) for champagne & cocktails. Boomer Gallery | 150...

I have recently completed a 4 week residency with OBRAS Foundation in Portugal. During my stay I created a fifteen minute video piece...

I have just returned from a 4 week residency at OBRAS Foundation, Portugal, where I have created a series of drawings, paintings as well...

It’s not every day you can say that your work will be showing at an #AcademyAward , #BAFTA and #CanadianScreenAward qualifying film...

One year ago today, we revealed our poster design for Birthday Boy. Since then we have: - Screened at the British Film Institute (BFI)...

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia, and I’m excited to be showcasing some paintings as...

This time last year we shot Boom Bay , a music video for electro-pop duo CRISP&CLASSY. Here is a glimpse behind the scenes, comparing...

Some details from a new 120x150cm painting on canvas I am currently working on. Teddy bears are taking over my life. 😆🧸

April 1st. Today would have been my Grandmother’s 86th birthday. She collected Teddy Bears and always encouraged me to be my authentic...

My live painting at Deciem / The Ordinary’s Take Back Friday event captured on Polaroid, by the incredible Gabrielle Cooper. More photos...

Some shots 📸 by Henry Robinson, taken during my live painting 🎨 at Deciem The Abnormal Beauty Company’s Take Back Friday event at...

Take a moment to slow down and watch me paint at Deciem The Abnormal Beauty Company in Westfield London this #BlackFriday - 26th...