james morton


James is a multidisciplinary artist, collaborator, and creative facilitator, whose artistic journey is characterized by continual evolution and transformation.
He is dedicated to exploring an archaeology of ideas, where ancient concepts intersect with contemporary modes of expansion, experiences, and insights. With each work he seeks the potential for new understandings resulting in a magnitude of themes and mediums being expressed.
He is committed to fostering stronger connections with and a deeper appreciation for the rich heritage of both ancient and contemporary First Nations Australia.

Recent highlights include:

Mobility of Mind – A series of three film and sound pieces showcased at the Venice Biennale Italian Pavilion in 2021.

Yaragadee – A three-story glass installation with hand-woven textiles at Bob Hawke Senior College in Subiaco, unveiled in 2023.

Sonic Broome – Collaboration on a 100-meter light and sound art screen in 2019, working closely with local school groups and Indigenous communities in the Kimberley.

Evocation – Featured in the WALLACE Gallery’s SINE Exhibition in Perth, demonstrating James’s innovative approach to film, sound augmentation and personal reflection.

PUBLIC COMMISSIONS

SOON
Regeneration, Yarra Ranges, VIC
Cumulus, Perth CBD, WA
Ancient Pathways, Perth Railways, WA
Emergence, Burswood, WA

2024
Kendrew, North Metropolitan Tafe, WA

2023
Dawang/ Jilgang, Kununurra, WA
Tranquility, Scarbrough, WA
Yaragadee, Bob Hawke SHS, Subiaco, WA

2022
Goolumwin, Ridge View SHS, WA

2021
My Hildegarde, Melrose Park, NSW
Red Tails, Lathlain Park, WA

2020
Sonic Broome, Broome SHS, WA

2019
Frequencies, Cape Naturaliste, WA

EXHIBITIONS

2023
SINE, Wallace at With, WA
18th Venice Architecture Biennale, Italy

2022
District One, Old Compass, Saigon, Vietnam

2021
Mobility of Mind, Venice Biennale of Architecture, Italy

2019
Cadence, Los Angeles Centre for Digital Arts


TEACHING

2020
Sessional Studio Tutor
University of Newcastle
“Adaptive Studio” led by Pia Ednie-Brown

2019-2021
Sessional Tutor
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Nowhere Studio, Communications 2 & 3

GRAPHIC DESIGN

2024
INGARLGALANDIJ
Strategic Plan, Ardyaloon Community, WA

2023
Ardiol
JOORLOO Design, Ardyaloon Community, WA

2022
KAWSP (KALACC)
Strategic plan, Camp Logo, Fitzroy Crossing, WA