James Berrington

James Berrington is a visual artist based in London, UK. His practice primarily centres on photography but also spans print making, text, sound and moving image. Drawing from original work, found objects and images, and archives, his work explores intersections of personal and universal narratives.

At the core of his research-driven practice lies an exploration of historical and contemporary themes, particularly within landscape, maps, objects and symbolism. Informed by socio-political dynamics, James’ interests encompass diverse subjects such as the English landscape, personal and national identities, the nuanced meanings embedded in ordinary objects, the significance of home and the complexities of housing markets. Recent work has addressed mental health linked to LGBTQ+ identity and symbolism attached to English identity. 

James holds an MA in Fine Art (Distinction) from the Slade School of Fine Art, London (2022). He also holds a BA in Photography, an MA in Health and Social Policy and has a background as a practitioner and national policy expert in social housing. 

He has exhibited widely in group shows throughout the UK and internationally, and he was selected for Bloomberg New Contemporaries in 2016. His work has been acquired for the UCL East Public Art Collection and is being shown annually with a programme of related events curated by James. 

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