James Aldridge has been working as a professional visual artist for almost fifteen years. James is interested in the role that visual arts practice can play in supporting the development of integrated personal and environmental awareness, through a process of direct sensory interaction (walking & exploring), and by documenting/reflecting on such experiences through making.
James completed a BA(Hons) in Fine Art (Sculpture) in 1996, and is based in Wiltshire, UK.
Tree Mask, 2009 Digital Images from Forest series Snow Figures, 2007
Untitled 2010
Footprint, 2009 The Message, 2009
Digital Image from Forest Series Mixed-Media on Card, Mapping Series
James's practice as an artist comprises of three main areas, with each feeding into and informing the others:
- Individual - Research, Making, Commissions and Exhibitions
- Participatory - Projects for Schools, Museums, Galleries and Community Groups
- Consultancy - Project Development/Evaluation, Training, Presenting, Mentoring and Writing for Publication
James delivers participatory and consultancy work through the creative ecology website, aiming to deliver a programme of participatory arts projects, training, and consultancy which supports learning and community development, though creative activities and guided access to the local
natural and cultural environment.
Please follow this link to find out more - www.creative-ecology.co.uk
Please follow this link to find out more - www.creative-ecology.co.uk
Please also see James's c.v. for more information on his continuing professional development and experience as an exhibiting and participatory artist, and consultant.