Original artwork description:

I met Rory early in 2021 outside Starbucks next to Embankment Tube Station in London. Rory is from Birmingham and lives on the streets of London. Rory suffers from mental health issues and he fears living amongst people in a property so for him living on the streets is his only escape. I wanted to show Rory's vulnerability, his fear and his desperation in a time when Covid 19 was a real threat to the homeless of London. In the painting the reflection of a person just by Rory is actually me as I sat and spoke to him. If mental health issues were given greater emphasis by authorities maybe Rory and those like him would not find themselves on the cold hard streets.

My portrait style is hyperrealism and I am influenced by the work of artists such as the American Artist Chuck Close and Caravaggio

ORIGINAL ART BY James Earley- "Rory" is an original oil painting. Only the highest quality archival fine art grade oil paints are used (Michael Harding Oil Paints).
The painting will come with a signed Certificate Of Authenticity.

READY TO HANG- The painting is framed in a hand crafted bespoke frame and is ready to hang.

SHIPPING- The painting is professionally packaged and shipped within 7 working days. The Tracking Code is provided

Materials used:

oil paint

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