James Aldridge has been working as a professional visual artist for over ten years; using creative ways to develop, and communicate to others, sustainable and nurturing models of being with the world and each other. James is based in Wiltshire, UK.
James completed a BA(Hons) in Fine Art (Sculpture) in 1996, and is beginning work on an MA in 2008, researching the role of visual arts practice within ecological learning.
His practice comprises of three main areas, with each feeding into and informing the others:
Individual - Research, Making, Commissions and Exhibitions.
Participatory - Devising and Running Projects in Educational and Community Settings.
Consultancy - Project Development/Evaluation, Training, Presenting, Mentoring and Writing for Publication.
James completed a BA(Hons) in Fine Art (Sculpture) in 1996, and is beginning work on an MA in 2008, researching the role of visual arts practice within ecological learning.
His practice comprises of three main areas, with each feeding into and informing the others:
Individual - Research, Making, Commissions and Exhibitions.
Participatory - Devising and Running Projects in Educational and Community Settings.
Consultancy - Project Development/Evaluation, Training, Presenting, Mentoring and Writing for Publication.
Snow Figures Digital Images from Forest series 2007 Belonging
In 2008 James Aldridge set up creative ecology, a participatory arts programme of workshops, projects, training, project development and evaluation, with James taking a key role as artist, consultant and advisor, whilst working in partnership with other experienced professsionals. creative ecology is active within Wiltshire and the surrounding counties and welcomes approaches from new partners.
James sees the role of creative ecology as being to facilitate the development of personal and environmental awareness, though creative development and guided access to the local natural environment.
For more information follow this link www.creative-ecology.co.uk
James sees the role of creative ecology as being to facilitate the development of personal and environmental awareness, though creative development and guided access to the local natural environment.
For more information follow this link www.creative-ecology.co.uk
Please also see James's c.v. for more information on his continuing professional development and experience as both an exhibiting and participatory artist, and consultant.
5x5x5=Creativity at Pitton Pre-School 2007
Bulford Camp Environmental Arts Project 2007