“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle
An exploration of the creative world through the lens of scholarly study and personal encounters. His academic foundation in Japanese Art, recognized with the prestigious MacKenzie Art Prize, informs his observations of gallery visits, studio conversations, and artistic communities encountered throughout his travels and professional life. Jim captures the passion, struggle, and inspiration that drive artistic expression. These stories illuminate both the creative process and the human stories behind the canvas, sculpture, and performance.
- American Mother-Daughter Duo Sketch 888 Taiwanese Faces
(Originally published in The Huffington Post, July 3, 2012) - Artist Shunso Hishida at Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki (June 26, 2014) [draft]
- Artist Tatyana Horoshko of New York City (July 24, 2023)
- Celebrating Life, Legacy of RIVAA Gallery Founder Arline Jacoby (Sept. 18, 2024)
- Frederic Edwin Church, Master of Hudson River School (June 26, 2020)
- Gallery Showcases Identity, Femininity in Past Tense/Future Perfect (Jun 18, 2025)
- Hokusai’s Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (June 25, 2020)
- Kiyochika Kobayashi at the Art Institute of Chicago (June 26, 2017)
- Osman Hamdi Bey (July 7, 2023) [draft]
- Pastels and Purpose: Georgette Sinclair’s Poetic Landscapes (June 20, 2025)
- Thomas Cole, Master of the Hudson River School (June 26, 2016)
- Ukiyo-e Master Hiroshige at Art Institute of Chicago (June 26, 2018)
- Video: What is Culture? What is Art? What is Beauty? What is Love? (April 30, 2021)
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