Artist's Statement
My journey in art has become an exploration of life and life
experiences. The abstracting and constructing process of
art making directs me to explore negative and positive
spatial arrangements. By doing so, interesting points of
departure are created from the original concept. My work is
inspired by the writings by African American Artists of the
Harlem Renaissance and contemporary African-American women
writers, as well as the artistry of African American
singers. In my work, these inspirations meld with my
southern upbringing and its spirituality to manifest in real
and tangible artistic forms. My creativity is nurtured by
the creative, improvisational revelations that happen as
by-products of long hours in the studio and artistic
contemplation.
Bio
James L. Buxton, Jr. was born in Newburgh, New York.
He
received his B.F.A. in Sculpture
from Cornell University and two MFAs from the University of
Pennsylvania: one in Sculpture and the other in Printmaking.
After graduating from the University of
Pennsylvania, Buxton traveled abroad to Europe,
established residence in Paris, and spent time in Belgium
and Holland. Buxton joined the CCSU faculty
in 1991. He is currently is a Professor of Art and
teaches a wide range of sculpture and craft classes to
undergraduate and graduate students. Buxton
was honored with being inducted into the Who's Who in
America, Who's Who in Art, Architecture in America and
International Who's Who of Intellectuals. He
served as a juror on The Connecticut
Commission on the Arts percentage for arts
program for several years. Buxton has exhibited widely and
his work is included in numerous collections. He has stated
that in his life-long pursuit for creative inspiration, he
has come to the realization that his processes of art making
have always carried a narrative subject matter. The African
American story is the guiding force behind his creative
inspiration.
Web Site:
www.jamesbuxton.com
