James Cannon • Future Primitive NZ
My name is James Cannon, an award-winning New Zealand artist and sculptor based in Taumarunui. My journey began through Te Toi Whakairo, where I was traditionally trained by Kaiako Kenny Jones, before continuing my studies under Master Carvers Te Kuiti Stewart and Hohepa Peni at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, graduating with excellence in 2013. After years immersed in whakairo and creating public artworks, my artistic journey evolved into large-scale recycled metal sculpture and imaginative contemporary creations. Combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and imagination, I transform forgotten materials into unique artworks that celebrate creativity, connection, and transformation — continuing an evolving artistic legacy.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

24 Spirals in Motion!

Animated artwork by James Cannon featuring 24 hand-carved and hand-painted spirals created from native timber and hue, exploring traditional carving forms through movement and optical illusion.

An exploration of continuous transformation, energy, and rhythm! This GIF animation brings together 24 individually hand-carved and hand-painted spirals from my work, pulsing through rapid change. The repetition of the double spiral form, traditionally signifying new life, growth, and creation—creates a mesmerizing visual vortex where traditional carving techniques meet optical illusion.

Medium: Hand-carved native timber, Hue (NZ gourd), custom paint, and animated loop

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