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.

                                   Letting Go (Mapping Series)  2009                                      Lizard  2008                      

  
              Untitled (2009)                                   Untitled (2009), Mapping Series               

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.

                          
                                             Untitled, 2009                           Public  (1 of series of 3)   2006                                                                                                                                                             

Flesh Made Sweet    2005