We first worked together on a small scale for Inland Festival in 2014, quickly followed by a more exciting and challenging commission for The Wanderers in 2015. Walking still: a drifting pursuit saw James undertake a futile hike across the waters of Gyllyngvase Bay, complementing Newlyn Art Gallery’s celebration of the influence of Bas Jan Ader on a generation of artists with links to Cornwall. In 2019 we worked together on Goonhilly Village Green, which introduced James to Goonhilly Earth Station and the Goonhilly Heritage Society, resulting in two new works that brought together the scientific and human histories of the famous satellite station.

Working with James is always an adventure. The multiple threads of his meticulous research throw up the possibilities for so many as yet unrealised works that we just have to keep finding ways to commission him!