James Jackson
Film & Video
My video works focus on original story telling along with interprative/collaborative works with muscians, artists and activists.
- At Each Other - When bad things happen between bad people, watch out! - An original short film.
- I'm Ok, But You Kinda Smell - Something stinks here. - An original short film.
- Dr. Lantz's HEYDNTLUTLME - Post production sourcing and editing of video footage to create low cost music video.
- Morex Optimo's The Exactly Commensurate Abattoir - Full production music video for Morex Optimo
Sculpture.
My sculptural works are a combination of socital ponderings spilling out as a cri de couer for the human race to get it's act together. I am hopeful, but not optimistic.
- Our Scapegoat // 2023 // Installation for Terrain Biennial Newburgh 2023.
- Gordian Beach // 2021 // Site specific installation work for Terrain Biennial Newburgh 2021.
- Working Man : Hospital - Privately installed work contemplating daily life and the material changes inherent to human existence.
Community
Much of my work over the last few years has become collaboartive. Working as an instigator, helping others a to envision a shared path, creating through another person.
- Cornwall Youth Garden Club: https://cornwallyouthgardenclub.org/ - I co-founded CYGC in 2021. We have since built out the infrastructre for the town composting operation and provided permaculture focused education to hundreds of kids in the Cornwall area.
- NBNY Art Seen: https://www.instagram.com/nbnyartseen/ is a collaboartive work with the galleries of Newburgh, NY