Much of James's work takes the form of mixed media collages or constructions, combining a variety of materials, imagery and found-objects to create richly layered and textured pieces.

               
             Public  (1 of series of 3)   2006                           Tawny    2006                                    


    
Creature    2003                                 Scorpion Blue    2005   

   
Common themes/imagery explored include the human body, natural history/ecology and architectural detail; using a range of recycled media to explore the cycle of growth and decay across seemingly disparate areas and the physical and cultural connections between individuals and their local environment.

                
    Brighton    (parts one and two)    2001

          
       Flesh Made Sweet    2005