James Aldridge has been working as a professional visual artist for over twelve 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 Pewsey, Wiltshire, UK.
Belonging Digital Images from Forest series 2007 Snow Figures
Footprint Digital Images from Forest Series 2009 Dragonfly
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.