John James O'Brien


ARTIST - CREATOR - DESIGNER



Artist



John James
O'Brien



The interplay of surface and depth, positive and negative spaces fascinates me. Emotional underpinnings that ground hope and mystery are woven through my abstract works. Koi Rising speaks of Hong Kong’s resurgence through the SARS epidemic. Love, Grounded reminds us that challenges are transformative. More representational works are inspired by architecture and cultures: souvenirs of life and work overseas.



Artist



John James
O'Brien



The interplay of surface and depth, positive and negative spaces fascinates me. Emotional underpinnings that ground hope and mystery are woven through my abstract works. Koi Rising speaks of Hong Kong’s resurgence through the SARS epidemic. Love, Grounded reminds us that challenges are transformative. More representational works are inspired by architecture and cultures: souvenirs of life and work overseas.


Works
About me

GALLERY



Canada, Asia, Europe



Inspiration for John's art and design comes through living overseas and return to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

This gallery provides a sample to illustrate the scope of interest including works in acrylic, line & wash, and digital media.

Multi-media and soft pastel explorations are underway now.


John's creative works include design of objects and products found in private collections for clients in Canada, Cyprus, Hong Kong and Russia.



Koi Rising



Slate & Timber



Love, grounded



Vision for Ah Pad, Hong Kong



Urban Harvest



Works & Available Services



Design: Maple Dining Table (carving by Panyotis Kountourides, nicosia)



Poppies: Pastel sketch for a proposed mural



Custiom Gift Tags & Cards: the brief: 18th Century Russia



Bespok Borders & Decoratvie Elements



Bespoke Seasonal & Event Features



Stationery Creations: the Brief : forest sunset



Marquestry Bar (in progress to realize John's design)



Unique objects: 1.5 metre Weathervane to top a villa in Cyprus



Concept Sketch for a Marquestry Bar, Limmasol, Cyprus