James Farrar is a Melbourne-based artist and printmaker best known for his large-scale, monochromatic linocut prints. Through his intricately detailed compositions, Farrar constructs deeply imaginative worlds that draw on his personal identity and experiences of being an adopted Korean man in Australia. His works often possess a psychological intensity, transforming elements of memory, belonging and selfhood into richly layered visual narratives.

In 'Commedia', Farrar presents scene of court jesters on a chessboard. Drawing inspiration from Italian Commedia dell'arte, the work is rich in the artist’s distinctive visual language, drawing on a recurring lexicon of motifs and characters that appear throughout his practice. Rendered through intricate and meticulously carved lines, every detail contributes to the work’s sense of depth and atmosphere, resulting in a composition layered with texture, symbolism and visual intrigue. Who are these masked and costumed figures - and are they to be trusted?

Farrar has exhibited in several galleries across Melbourne, including at the 'Bayside Local' show at Bayside Gallery in 2026. In 2023, he was the recipient of a Print Council of Australia Print commission. For those enamoured by large-scale and intricate linocut works, Farrar's prints are a stunning addition to any collection.

James FARRAR
'Commedia'
linoprint on paper
Image Size: 35 x 49 cm
Dimensions: 45 x 63 x 4 cm
Signed: Signed lower margin behind mat board. Inscribed 'James Farrar' on verso.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee