Affirmation: McNamara's art captures the essence of time and place, evoking memories through his unique style. Blending deliberate elements of the past, present and near future, his work transforms the familiar and ordinary into the symbolic and personal.
Biography: James was born in Somerville Massachusetts. After graduating from Emerson College, he moved to New York City and pursued a successful career in Digital Communications. But after witnessing the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers he switched gears, earned an MSED and became a Special Education teacher for the NYC Board of Education in Brooklyn. On retirement he relocated to the Southern Berkshires of Massachusetts and renewed his passion for making art full time.
Education:SE Special Education City College of New York // BS Mass Communications/Fine Art Emerson College Boston MA
Studied At: Museum of Fine Arts Boston MA // Massachusetts College of Art Boston MA // Boston University Design Program Boston MA
