Queer Film Producer and Multidisciplinary Artist

All set up for Piccola Fiera 2 art sale tomorrow !! Featuring work for sale by: James Bell Richard Ducker Joe Hesketh Georgina Mcnamara Julia Maddison Pascal Rousson Peter Suchin Stella Whalley

Recently been looking back at old photos of myself live painting, and turning those into some drawings! Acrylic markers on card, alcohol markers on paper etc. Maybe for Piccola Fiera 2 in June.

Something for June! Piccola Fiera 2, a little art fair. Hosted by the incredible Stella Whalley. It’s a rare chance to browse and purchase some work at very very good prices, and a super chill day too! Reach out to me for the address if you wanna stop by contact@jamesbell.co.uk Featuring: James Bell Richard Ducker Joe Hesketh Georgina Mcnamara Julia Maddison Pascal Rousson Peter Suchin Stella Whalley

Another fun Wednesday at the essential school of painting!

Another great session at essential school of painting! Melissa Kime introduced us to 60s Russian film father frost / Morozko, and got us to make quick drawings from some paused stills. I took one of those onto some small canvas and painted the water reflection on the lower one. Quite fun painting an image upside down. Meanwhile I also continued to work on my larger painting from last week, adding some new marks to give depth and further reference the tarot from a couple of we

Week 3 the essential school of painting - working bigger / came back to an idea from a few years ago in Portugal … still got the tarot from last week in mind too.. not sure! But enjoying (and feeling slight frustration as I’m not very patient, but more so enjoying) working with oils.

Week two at Essential School of Painting! Melissa Kime introduced us to some history about Tarot and Pamela Colman Smith who created the famous Rider-Waite Tarot deck, and who was born 16th Feb the day after my birthday! I chose two cards (I got 6 of coins and 6 of swords - super relevant - made me a bit emotional even) and then was tasked to interpret these in some way. I started on an abstract and also painted some figurative pieces using drawings I made last night at East

I’ll be showing some work in Materiality: The Language of Matter at Espacio gallery, Shoreditch. A group show exploring how materials speak, remember and transform. Private view: 29 Jan, 6–9pm — come say hi Exhibition runs 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 Espacio Gallery, 159 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 7DG

Great day at the essential school of painting with Dan Coombs + guest talk by Dale lewis! Looking forward to the next one.

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...