About Me
Trevor’s work explores catharsis, identity, sexuality, and personal insecurities by centering around self-portraiture. His art serves as a vehicle for self-expression and confidence, using his own image to confront and understand emotional truths. Trevor holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati. He currently works as a graphic engineer at Horizons Incorporated, where he designs asset tracking labels and logos for major corporate clients. His creative skills extend across drawing, painting, graphic design, and writing. At the heart of Trevor’s work is a desire to encourage others to embrace their own stories and feel comfortable in their skin. His projects often highlight themes of mental health and equality, reflecting his commitment to advocacy and emotional honesty. Through vibrant visuals and narrative depth, Trevor invites audiences to step into his world and perhaps begin to explore their own.
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University of Cincinnati
2014 - 2018
Bachelors of Fine Arts and Minor in Marketing.
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2019:
Anxiety, Phone Booth Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2018:
Dis-Un-Comfort-Able-Ness, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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2024:
Art in the Shadow, Summit Art Space, Akron, OH
2019:
Breathe, Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
2018:
DAAPWorks, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
2016:
National Sculpture Day, Pyramid Hills Sculpture Park, Cincinnati, OH
2015:
F1Y, Weston Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2014:
DAAP End of Semester Show, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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2026
Trevor James, Observe: Everywhere - 30 journal entries, Cleveland, OH
2023
Trevor James, Observe: More - 15 journal entries
Trevor James, Observe - 27 journal entries
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2018:
Won American Red Cross pin design contest for the greater Cincinnati and Dayton region