African Diamond, 2022
James Earley   Famous Artists

Painting : oil · 76 x 52 x 3 cm 29.9 x 20.5 x 1.2 inch · Ready to hang

€4,555 4 555 €

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Painting : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

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Technique & Support

oil on canvas

Dimensions ( cminch )

76 x 52 x 3 cm 29.9 x 20.5 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

84 x 60 x 5 cm 33.1 x 23.6 x 2 inch

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Description

I want my paintings to give a voice to the poor, abused and invisible. I wanted to create a hyperrealism painting showing the children in Africa who are risking their lives in dark and dangerous diamond mines. I wanted every part of the canvas to shout and scream at this crime against the children. I want to paint the truth and I want people to see it.

Because children are considered an easy source of cheap labour, they are regularly employed in the diamond mining industry. One survey of diamond miners in the Lunda Norte province of Angola found that 46% of miners were between the ages of 5 and 16.

For children trapped in the diamond mines, life is full of hardship. Children work long days, often six or seven days a week. Compared with adults, they are even more vulnerable to injuries and accidents. Physically challenging tasks such as digging with heavy shovels or carrying bags of gravel can leave them hurt or in pain. Because of their small size, children also may be asked to perform the most dangerous activities such as entering narrow mine shafts or descending into pits where landslides may claim their lives.

Many child miners do not attend school. As adults, these children often will have little choice but to continue working as miners. Child labour thereby condemns many children to a lifetime in the mines, robbing them as well as their countries of a brighter future.

When creating this art work I knew I had to start with the child’s face. I had to create that look, that despair, that hopelessness. Once I felt that I had got the expression I wanted,  I then painted the diamonds in the background. In the white squares I painted a running total of the number of child deaths in these mines.

This is a painting of beauty but it demands you to look deeper and to keep looking.

Portrait

Political and historical

Africa

Children

Girl

Realism

James Earley, African Diamond

James Earley

United Kingdom  • 1972

Presentation

James Earley’s journey as an artist is a story of relentless passion, fearless exploration, and unwavering dedication. His talent burst into the spotlight in 2013 when he was honoured to be a part of The Art Investors’ acclaimed “Seven Artists Exhibition” at London’s Strand Gallery – a shining moment that showcased him among the brightest young artists worldwide.

James Earley’s true depth emerged in 2015 when he delved into emotionally charged studies of homelessness, victims of war and religious martyrs. These works are born from a profound empathy and unwavering commitment to telling stories that matter. This work elevated him to new heights of recognition, earning nominations from Institutions like the BP Award, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, and The Royal Institute of Portrait Painters.His artwork found a home in the renowned Mall Gallery in London, anchoring his reputation as a compelling storyteller and disrupter through art.

In 2019, James Earley’s artistry was celebrated on even grander stages when he was chosen to showcase at the prestigious London Biennale. The international praise that he received has been remarkable – highlighted by favourable reviews from the German Kunst Haute Magazine and The International Contemporary Art Curators, calling him one of the most significant artists of our time.

Despite being self taught, James has emerged as a leading pioneering figurative and hyperrealism painter in Britain – a feat driven by raw talent, passion and a deep-seated love for storytelling through art. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of authenticity and relentless pursuit of excellence. 

His accolades include the first prize at The London Biennale, The Giottto International Prize, and the Leonardo da Vinci International prize in 2019. In 2020, he was honoured with the Venice International Art Prize, and in 2022, he was handpicked by the European Cultural Centre to exhibit at The Venice Biennale. That same year, his work graced the halls at the Louvre in Paris and the historic Bonhams Auction House in London. More recently, in 2024, James received the prestigious Contemporary American Art Collectors Award, cementing his place among the most influential contemporary artists today.

James Earley’s art is more than a visual experience – it is a heartfelt conversation with the world, capturing the struggles, triumphs, and stories that define us all. 

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