James Quarles is an artist from Cleveland, Ohio with a focus on painting, graphic design, and illustration, graduating from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2009 he now resides and works in his Cleveland home. He has used his talents in both visual and written expression for activism and curating spaces in the city. Quarles is a muralist for local businesses and organizations, he also creates graphics for music groups, venues, and art and political establishments. With a style that lends from pop art to folklore, he is inspired and informed by all configurations of media, culture, and history. Quarles has a scrupulous attention to detail that he uses along with bright color palettes to engage in social commentary and seeks to invoke and balance the likes of previous artists such as Jamie Hewlett, Emory Douglas, and Shel Silverstein.