James Gordon

2003

Rose with Bow
 
W/C 35x35cm
Violets Tied with Ribbon
 
W/C 35x35cm
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About James Gordon

As the creative name behind successful event management company, James Gordon Workshop, James Gordon has more than 30 years of experience in a range of design disciplines. From a background in interior design with Leslie Walford and retail merchandising with the legendary George's department store of Melbourne, James' creative skills and achievements are numerous.

James' illustrative work has been published in a range of leading international magazines, a children's book, a national food source book and have featured on designer Collette Dinnigan's international fashion show invitations since 1997.

James Gordon has been involved in the national fit-out of a fashion retail store amongst other retail stores. His graphic design skills are seen in retail graphics and signage, and corporate identification. He regularly undertakes photographic styling for fashion, interiors and homewares.

James has regularly exhibited his popular watercolours and painted objects in Sydney and Melbourne since the mid eighties. His most recent exhibition was held in November 2001 at Lavender Bay with fellow watercolour artist Belinda Black. The theme of his paintings was 'Insects and eucalypts'.

Professional highlights include: Creating the hospitality suite for the successful Sydney 2000 Olympic Games bid in Monaco; A continuing creative collaboration with Collette Dinnigan, including the design and fit-out of her London store; Creating the launch events for Vogue Korea, Vogue Taiwan and Vogue Singapore; Working with Baz Luhrman and Catherine Martin on various projects including their famous Nicole Kidman cover for Vogue Australia and the Sydney premiere of Romeo + Juliet; Designing the wedding celebrations of both Lachlan Murdoch to Sarah O'Hare and James Packer to Jodie Meares.

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