About James
Having worked within the arts sector all his life, he has
developed projects, initiatives and partnerships that promote the arts as a tool for positive wellbeing, quality of life and building communities and confidence.
His first book ‘Land Art’ explores his creative process and the wellbeing benefits of nature immersement, was published in 2023 by Schiffer publishing.
James now focuses more on his own creative practice and creating unique art installations and projects for schools, festivals and events and is a regular contributor at Festivals across the UK and Internationally.
James Brunt is a visual artist, working with natural and foraged/found materials.
Born just outside Sheffield, he studied fine art at The Byam Shaw School of Art in London, where he stayed for 7 years before relocating back to the Sheffield area in 1999.
He now lives and works with his partner, from their home on the Teesside coast in North yorkshire.