American artist James Dalton first gained recognition for his compelling portraiture before making a deliberate shift toward abstraction. His recent work moves beyond the human figure to play with more conceptual ideas, an evolution deeply influenced by his background in both psychology and philosophy. This foundation fuels his continued endeavor to give form to complex, indescribable emotions.

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These works establish a new dialog: they are not finished statements but open reflections. Guided by a fascination of the human psyche and phenomenological inquiry, Dalton provides an authentic record of this journey. He intentionally creates a resonant space, inviting the viewer to become a co-author of its meaning. Here, projection becomes participation, and one's intangible emotions may find not just an echo, but a voice.

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Exhibitions

2026 | Street Life, Italian Institute of Culture, Athens, GR. Traveled to: iFocus Photo Gallery, Athens, GR

2025 | Seen and Unseen, Cambridge Photography Gallery, Cambridge, UK
 

2023 | Cleveland on the Streets, Gallery East, Ohio, USA
 

 

 

Publications

Docu Magazine, 2026 (print)
ArtistCloseup, 2026 (print)
P.I Magazine, 2018 (print)

 

 

 

Press and Media
 

2025 | Artists’ Dialogues, Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art.