Portrait by M. Cooper, 2025
Bio
James Falciano (b. 1989) is a Brooklyn based illustrator. James’ work is centered on exploring and celebrating Queer identity, sexuality and expression. In addition to their own personal works, James has worked on commissioned portraits, promotional posters for Queer nightlife, album covers and ad campaigns.
Statement
I aim to explore and celebrate Queer identity, sexuality and expression through my work. I’m drawn to softness; I see so much power in those seemingly mundane, everyday moments between partners. There is a quiet beauty in these scenes - that feeling of being wrapped up with your lover, of tender sensuality. You tune out the weight of the world for a short time to just let go and be present with one another. I also seek to reclaim a sense of connection to the natural world, to magic, fantasy, and whimsy through creative work. It feels especially important in the face of this increasingly harsh world. If there was ever a time to tap into deep Queer magic and joy as a means of resistance it is now.