Tyler James (b. 1992) is a photographer and filmmaker born and raised in New Brighton and Golden Valley, Minnesota. James photographs the everyday, in a beautiful way, that feels familiar yet elicits an emotional response from the viewer.
Kenopsia, anthropomorphism, nostalgia, and visual personifications of self, are prominent themes in James’ work.
Using an almost subconscious approach, James makes photographs of anything that makes him feel, letting the subconscious mind and his current emotional state inform his choices artistically. James photographs while experiencing different emotions, letting the emotions subconsciously imprint into the works. He uses kenopsia, anthropomorphism, visual metaphors, and the elements of art to convey his messaging. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions around the United States as well as select hotels and luxury apartments that hold his work in their permanent collections. He is the only artist ever featured at the Wesley Andrews Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. James currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is self represented.
