James Winnett’s practice engages in an investigative process examining current issues surrounding globalisation, migration and the environment.

Winnett often builds works out of the familiar and the historical using cultural artefacts, souvenirs and images which signify place and identity. He creates interventions which respond to the character of a specific location using the medium most suited to each context including sculpture, installation, collage, video and performance. It is the tensions and relationships between the local and the global and their interplay with historic notions of cultural identity which drives his practice most.

Winnett has also worked as a public art project manager and workshop leader.