James Watts
Born in San Diego, California in 1961 to an American father and a Japanese mother.
He created paintings and sculptures that emphasize the retelling of stories and myths from around the world.
His Kokeshi series started in 1995 as an homage to his Japanese mother with his first Kokeshi representing
his family of brothers and sisters. His figures are a mixture of images and color that represent influences of
multiple cultures.
Selected solo Exhibitons:
| 2012 |
R.B. Stevenson Gallery, La Jolla, California |
| 2002 |
Wink, Mira Costa College, San Diego, California |
| 1998 |
Coitus Interruptus, Art Site, San DiegoCalifornia |
| 1988 |
Echo Huma, Art Site, San Diego, California |
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Intestinal Fortitude, Art Side, San Diego, California |
Selected Group Exhibitions:
| 2012 |
THE VERY LARGE ARRAY: SAN DIEGO/TIJUANA ARTIST IN THE MCA COLLECTION, Museum of |
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Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego, CA |
| 2011 |
"Compulsive Positions", R.B. Stevenson Gallery, La Jolla, California |
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Jewish Community Center, La Jolla, California |
| 2010 |
Kokeshi Folk Art to Folk Toy, Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, California |
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Martha Swift Gallery, NTC, San Diego, California |
| 2008 |
Jett Gallery, San Diego, California |
| 2005 |
Golem Show, Jewish Community Center, La Jolla, California |
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Alter Show, Pacific Beach Library, Pacific Beach, California |
| 2004 |
OMA Fine Art Auction & Exhibition, Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside California |
| 2003 |
Tres Gallery |
| 2002 |
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California |
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Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside California |
| 2001 |
All American, Porter-Troupe Gallery, |
| 2000 |
Debra Owen Gallery, San Diego, California |
| 1999 |
Permanent Collection Exhibit, Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla, La Jolla, California |
| 1998 |
Wood Works, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, California |
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Regional Show, Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, California |
| 1996 |
Common Grounds, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego, California |
| 1992 |
San Diego - Yokohama Art Exchange, San Diego, California |
Teaching:
| 1999 - Present |
Education Department, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California |
| 1997 - 2008 |
Artist in Residence, Freese Elementary School, San Diego, California |
| 1997 - 2008 |
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California |
| 2002 - 2005 |
Art Director & Service Manager, San Diego Children's Museum, San Diego, California |
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El Nido Project, Interfaith Shelter Network |
| 1999 - 2002 |
Ve Ve Mentor Program, San Diego, California |
| 1996 |
Host of Starve Theatre, El Campo Ruse, San Diego, California |
| 1991 |
Co-Founder of NO CHAIRS, an art, performance, poetry showcase |
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Art Editor of True Wheel (art literary magazine) founding menber of 740 group |
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