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 'The Regular', Farrar presents a mysterious gathering of masked figures seated at a bar, drinking and socialising. The scene is immediately immersive, placing the viewer in the role of a voyeuristic observer - an outsider looking into an unfamiliar world. Drawing on the recurring motifs and characters that define Farrar’s visual language, the work reflects the artist’s wariness of social situations, where appearances can conceal as much as they reveal. The masks become a metaphor for the layers of identity people adopt in social spaces, suggesting that these characters may not be quite what they first appear to be.

Rendered through intricate and meticulously carved lines, every detail contributes to the work’s atmosphere and psychological depth, resulting in a composition rich with texture, symbolism and visual intrigue.

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
'The Regular' 2026
linoprint on paper
Edition of 6
Image Size: 75 x 100 cm
Dimensions: 79 x 108 cm
Signed: Signed, editioned, titled, dated lower margin.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee