Architectural Lighting
Lighting Designs
Lighting as art has been an ongoing interest for James. He assembled a fine collection of original "coffee shop" light fixtures for his studio. This protects the pieces for their historic values and provides contrast to his line of modern floor and table lamps.
Vertical Fluorescent Lamp 1990
Steel
52" x 8 1/2 "
Ephraim's Trail 2008
Neon, Found Paintings on Wood
Pipe Lamp 1995
Cast iron parts, repurposed
Table Lamp
Repurposed cast iron parts
1995
Pyramid Lamp 1996
Steel
13" x7" x 7"
Floor Lamps 1996
Steel
In Private Collection
James' collection of original vintage fixtures from Los Angeles restaurants is shown in his studio office.
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Sculptures
ALTERED WHEEL 1991 - 1992
Mixed Media, Concrete Wood Iron
39" x 14 1/2" x 30"
This sculpture was created using natural found materials. The bag of concrete and the wood were discards from a building project.
A circular frame was made to house and set the concrete form.
Spikes found near the Los Angeles rail yards were hammered at different depths into the inner rim of the wheel. Melodic bell tones can be heard by tapping the spikes transforming the art piece into a musical instrument.
Wire Brush Reworked
1998
Gears
1998
Welded Assemblage
10.5" x 5.5"
“The Toy Box”
1995
Steel container on wheels
Storage, Table, Seat
Ornament Table
1996
Steel
Which Way?
2012
"Art Moves in All Directions"
Last (Unfinished) Work
Costa Mesa, CA City Hall Lobby
Which Way? (Plaque)
"Art Moves in All Directions"
Last (Unfinished) Work
2012
On Display in Costa Mesa, CA City Hall Lobby
Stairway
Bronze
4" x 4.5" x 4.75"
1994
Spinal Column
Garden Sculpture
1991
Steel and Plaster
Flower
Copper Rings & Plaster
9.5" x 9.5" x 1.5"
Tree
Steel on Wood
7 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Ocean
Bronze
7" x 8" x 1"
1994
Teeth
Welded Assemblage
10.5" x 5.5"
Mail Brush
Mixed Media of Metal, Straw and Wax
9.5" x 6.5" x 1.5"
Found Metal Object, Reworked
Mummy with Metal Shelf
Copper & Plaster
1.5" x 8.5"
1995
Vessel
Plaster & Steel
24" x 48" x 20"
Private Collection
1997
America
2007
Two Points Vase
1981
Ceramic
4" x 5.5"
Fingerprint Bowl with Lid
1981
Ceramic
5.5" x 5.5"
Box in Motion
Steel
6" x 6" x 2"
1993
Copper Burial Urn
2003
Hand-Turned from a Single Copper Strip
10" x 12"
Eturn Collection
Two Bronze Urns
2004
Hand-Turned
10" x 12"
Private Commissions
Maria and Aldis Browne
Twist
1991
Garden Sculpture
Steel and Plaster
Neptune Fountain
2005
King Neptune is placed on steel ornament table.
Water cascades into crafted square steel bowl filled with shell collection and small aquarium plants.
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Furnishing Designs
Furnishing Designs
Using various metals combined with wood and glass has inspired a formidable variety of home and office furniture as usable art. The Ironing Board Chair is a clever example of transforming and renewing a recycled object into one-of-a-kind art.
Aluminum Rocking Chair, 1990
Santa Monica City College Library
Mitsui Gallery, San Francisco
Aldis Browne Private Collection
“Ben Hur” Bookcase
2004
Oak and Metal
The spears were used
In the 1959 film.
Ironing Board Chair
50" x 15" x 30"
Ironing Board Chair
50" x 15" x 30"
Ornament Table
1996
Steel
Designed for Neptune Fountain
Steel Drum Table
Private Collection
Nesting tables, steel and wired glass, 18" x 15", 1992
Showcase Table
Recycled Materials
The Steelcase
Corporation Collection
End Table
Painted Wood
End Table
Inlaid wood paneling
Private Collection
Coffee Table 2000
Air fan, repurposed
Steel Planter Base
Private Commission
Steel Bed Frame
Private Collection
24" x 65" x 85"
“Ben Hur” Bookcase
2004
Oak and Metal
The spears were used
In the 1959 film.
Bookcase
1994
Wood and Wrought Iron
This bookcase was donated
to the Santa Monica College Art Resource Center.
Ornament Table
1996
Steel
“The Toy Box”
1995
Multi-Use Steel Container on Wheels
Storage, Table, Seat
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Architecture
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Photography
The Pose
Chrissy and Frankie
4th of July 2012
Chicago River
2010
Mailboxes
2006
Newport Harbor High School Demolition
Library
Shirley
Adam
Poppy Field
Sylvia
Flight
Alphabet One 2011
Original Foundry Castings
Huntington Beach Downtown Art Walk
Cycling 1984 Olympics
Alphabet Two 2011
Original Foundry Castings
Huntington Beach Downtown Art Walk
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Drawings
Self Portrait
Birthday Heart
2012
Colored Pencils
James last drawing, for his Mother’s Birthday,completed nine days before he passed away, on her birthday.
Man One
Man Two
Bather
+ Plus - Minus Man
1986
Color Markers
Maui ‘Sparten’ Surf Club
1987
Graphic Shirt Design
“Wildlife Guide to California” Illustrations
1992
Pencil
Color Panel
Fear
Leukemia One
Sleep One
Pencil
2012
Sleep Two
Pencil
2012
4 - 13
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Metalwork
Metalwork Designs
All pieces of outdoor accessories were designed for private residences located in Beverly Hills and Malibu
Metal Mailbox and House Numbers
Which Way? Art Moves in All Directions
Last (Unfinished) Work
2012
On Display in Costa Mesa, CA City Hall Lobby
Business Card Holder
Firescreen
Marmol Radziner
Stairway
Steel
1993
The Stairway, with curving rails,
was designed for the Art Bin Gallery.
Jade Horse
Restoration
An antique jade horse from Italy was damaged in transit. James bonded the hooves to the base and designed a bronze cradle to support the artwork.
A bronze base provides stability for the marble platform. This successful design alteration increased the value of the beautiful sculpture.
Twisted Copper
Candy Canes
Christmas Tree
1992
The Tree is composed of hand turned seamless steel bars. Over the years it has been decorated with small sculptures, toys, photos and lights.
Each Ornament shown is twisted into an original design using copper, aluminum and repurposed wire. The Cross, formed using copper and plaster, is designed as table art.
Twisted Aluminum Rings
Copper Bracelets
Neon Arm
2012
Unfinished sculpture
Metal Pattern for Front Door Handles
Residence Entry After Installation
Residence Door with
Custom Handles
Cabinet Handles
Entry Door Handles
Brushed Steel Handles
Residence House Numbers
Copper and Wood
Wood Mailbox with
Steel House Numbers
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Mixed Media
ALTERED WHEEL 1991 - 1992
Mixed Media, Concrete Wood Iron
39" x 14 1/2" x 30"
This sculpture was created using natural found materials. The bag of concrete and the wood were discards from a building project.
A circular frame was made to house and set the concrete form.
Spikes found near the Los Angeles rail yards were hammered at different depths into the inner rim of the wheel. Melodic bell tones can be heard by tapping the spikes transforming the art piece into a musical instrument.
Wire Brush Reworked
Gears
Welded Assemblage
10.5" x 5.5"
“Ben Hur” Bookcase
2004
Oak and Metal
The spears were used
In the 1959 film.
“The Toy Box”
1995
Steel container on wheels
Storage, Table, Seat
Ornament Table
1996
Steel
Stairway
Bronze
4" x 4.5" x 4.75"
1994
Flower
1993
Copper Rings & Plaster
9.5" x 9.5" x 1.5"
Tree
1992
Steel on Wood
7 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2 1/2"
On loan to Costa Mesa City Hall
Ocean
1994
Bronze
7" x 8" x 1"
Teeth
Welded Gear Assemblage
10.5" x 5.5"
Mail Brush
2001
Mixed Media of Metal, Straw and Wax
9.5" x 6.5" x 1.5"
Hoe
Found Metal Object Reworked
Mummy with Metal Shelf
Copper & Plaster
1.5" x 8.5"
1995
Vessel
1997
This indoor floor sculpture is composed of plaster and steel.
It measures 22” x 14” x 54” weighing approximately 160 pounds.
Solid white plaster is encased within the steel frame. Over time, the plaster edges against the steel will gradually acquire a light pigment of rust as would a vessel at sea.
The sculpture is a tribute and reminder that, as passengers through life, we gain knowledge and enlightenment through art.
America
2007
Flags from Family Collection
Two Points Vase
Ceramic
4" x 5.5"
Fingerprint Bowl with Lid
Ceramic
5.5" x 5.5"
Box in Motion
Steel
6" x 6" x 2"
1993
Copper Burial Urn
Hand-Turned from a Single Copper Strip
10" x 12"
Eturn Collection
Two Bronze Urns
Hand-Turned
10" x 12"
Private Commissions
Maria and Aldis Browne
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Gallery
Gallery Elements
James McDemas has studied and carried his art into multiple media. Furniture Design, Sculpture, Neon Art, Photography, Drawings, Assemblage, Ceramics and "Green" Landscape designs have allowed for a photo library of several hundred of his art creations. This is in addition to the complete architectural design of his studio and comprehensive collection of hundreds of vintage pieces from the 1900's to mid-century.
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