James Mishio, (Ghanaian b.1997) is a mixed media artist of the Ghanaian contemporary art scene, who works and lives in Korle-Bu, Accra.
His experimentation with various forms of media and materials and sensitive exploration of the humanity of his subjects fuels his work. He uses Impasto, with a palette knife, applying Oil and Fabric on canvas to create his works. His use of oil for the skins of his subject emphasises on the richness and wealth of the African individual and the history their skin holds.
With over 6 years of painting and growing as an artist, he aims to focus on communication and understanding among people, and lays emphasis on the eyes of his subjects, redefining ways through which people communicate, taking inspiration from his mother and how she communicates effectively with him and his family just through eye contact. He is involved in portraiture and figurative work, and his current work focuses on the issue of society's view on men with long hair and dreadlocks.
His works have found their way to private collections, a notable exhibition titled ‘Bird of A Feather’ by Phillips Auction House and Artemartis, and galleries such as the Coningsby Gallery, in London.