Jam Sutton facts for kids

Jam Sutton, born James Sutton in the United Kingdom in 1986, is a talented English visual artist. He is known for creating amazing visual art for many famous people and companies.

Jam Sutton's Career Highlights

Jam Sutton has worked with many well-known artists and music groups. Some of his clients include will.i.am, Natalia Kills, Steve Aoki, and Keri Hilson. He has also worked with bands like The Fratellis and N.E.R.D.

His art has been shown all over the world. You might have seen his work in magazines, on album covers, or even on TV. He has also had his art featured on popular blogs like Hypebeast. Jam Sutton has participated in art shows in the UK, Italy, and Spain.

Jam Sutton's Clothing Line

Jam Sutton is also the person behind a clothing brand called "This Is Not Clothing." He is the main designer for this line. The clothes often feature cool designs, from surreal art to pop art styles. WUW magazine mentioned that his clothing line was already getting a lot of attention.

Awards and Recognition

Jam Sutton has received several awards for his creative work. These awards show how talented he is in design and art.

• In 2007, he received two special mentions at the D&AD (Design & Art Direction) Student awards in London.
• He was a finalist in the "Live Motion" group at the Adobe Design Achievement Awards in San Francisco in 2007.
• He was given an honorary membership to the International Society of Typographic Designers. This happened after he was recognized at the ISTD Awards in 2007.

Art Exhibitions

Jam Sutton has shown his artwork in several exhibitions. These shows allow people to see his unique creations up close.

Solo Exhibitions

• Coventry - Photo Show (May 2007): This show featured his Venice Fashion Photography.
• Apo + Theo + Osis (September 2012): A photo show held at Taller de Marcs in Barcelona, Spain.
• Looking back, seeing forward. (July 2015): An artwork show at Glassworks in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Design Projects

Jam Sutton has designed album covers and other visual art for musicians. His work helps create the look and feel for their music.

• 2008: will.i.am - "New Day" (graphical post production) for Interscope Records.
• 2011: Frankmusik - Do It in the AM (album cover and artwork) for Island Records.
• 2011: N*E*R*D - Nothing (album cover, photography, and visual art) for Star Trak Entertainment and Interscope Records.

Music Videos Directed by Jam Sutton

Jam Sutton has also directed many music videos for different artists. He brings his visual art skills to life in these videos.

• 2007: The Fratellis - "Flathead" for CherryTree Records and Interscope Records.
• 2007: Space Cowboy - My Egyptian Lover (featuring Nadia Oh) for Tiger Trax.
• 2007: Space Cowboy - "Running Away" for Tiger Trax.
• 2007: Nadia Oh - "Something 4 the Weekend" for Tiger Trax.
• 2008: Nadia Oh - "N.A.D.I.A O.H" for Tiger Trax.
• 2008: Nadia Oh - "Got Your Number" for Tiger Trax.
• 2008: Natalia Cappuccini - "Real Woman" for Interscope.
• 2009: Steve Aoki featuring Zuper Blahq - "I'm In The House" for Dim Mak and Ministry of Sound.
• 2009: Master Shortie - "Bringing It Back" for Odd One Out Music.
• 2010: Natalia Kills - "Love, Kills xx" Episodes 1, 2 + 3 (Season 2) for Interscope.
• 2011: Zuper Blahq AKA will.i.am - "Dance" for will.i.am Music Group.
• 2012: Steve Aoki featuring Kid Cudi & Travis Barker - "Cudi The Kid" for Ultra Records.
• 2013: Azealia Banks - "Yung Rapunxel".