About Tim James & Aidan Demarais

The sculptors met while teaching at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, where Demairas continues to teach while James enjoys retirement.
Demarais says that teaching industrial art gives him the freedom to be creative, the chance to help others, and the opportunity to be a leader. The innovative aspect of Demarais’ teaching profession has compelled him to experiment artistically with different media. For as long as he can remember he has made furniture, welded projects, constructed buildings, poured concrete, and repaired mechanical equipment. He lets the materials he’s working with guide him to the final product.

James was born and raised in Mankato and can’t remember a time when art didn’t profoundly affect his life. Although originally focused on realism, a two-year journey to Athens, Greece influenced a transformation to abstraction. His artwork can be found in a variety of media around Southern Minnesota including six pieces in the permanent collection at South Central College. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions over the years, and he has been the recipient of regional awards.