Jacky Winter is pleased to present Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers, a book launch and solo exhibition by James Gulliver Hancock.

To celebrate the launch of James Gulliver Hancock’s new book, Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers, Lamington Drive presents the Melbourne instalment of a tour spanning five cities across the US and Australia. His latest publication, out through Chronicle Books, depicts historical icons in his eclectic annotated style. A cultural who’s-who illuminating 50 famous figures, from Leonardo da Vinci to Coco Chanel, drawing upon the fascinating trivia of their lives.

In his accompanying solo exhibition, James presents complimentary works, wall hangings and original process drawings. Hancock’s love of colour, paint, and controlled messes was apparent even in his formative years. His artistic process of re-imaging the world around him intersects here with conceptual and philosophical investigations into these iconic figures.

Join us on opening night for a reception with the artist and book signing. Four Pillars Gin will be serving delectable Hemingway Daiquiris throughout the evening.

James Gulliver Hancock grew up in Sydney, Australia, and studied Visual Communications at the University of Technology, Sydney. He currently works out of two studios: one in The Pencil Factory in Brooklyn, New York, and one from his hometown studio by the beach in Sydney. Recent solo exhibitions include All The Buildings In New York, Poketo, Los Angeles (2013); All the..., Galerie Tremel, France (2012); Tom & James Sheffer Gallery, Sydney, Australia (2012); Tom & James, Galerie Suzi Brunner, Zurich, Switzerland (2011); Visions, Sheffer Gallery, Sydney, Australia (2011); You Win, Nina Sagt Gallery, Dusseldorf, Germany (2010).

James Gulliver Hancock has undertaken several artist residencies across Europe and most recently in New York. Hancock has produced work for major print, TV and music publishing releases including: Coca- Cola, Ford Motors, Herman Miller, Businessweek Magazine, The New York Times and Simon&Schuster, alongside, his personal project www.allthebuildingsinnewyork.com