Career
Inspired by popular culture, art and music, his work is a collision of colour, culture and surrealism. Sutton is from a new generation of creatives that breaks away from the strict boundaries of traditional photography, and creating his own recognisable style spanning various mediums, and using cutting edge techniques through photography and video, from real photography to retouching and post-production techniques. He has gained attention from, and collaborated with, a wide variety of United Kingdom and international clients, including will.i.am, Natalia Kills, Steve Aoki, Keri Hilson, Space Cowboy, Master Shortie, Ministry of Sound, The Fratellis, Pharell William"s band North*East*R*Doctorate and labels Cherrytree Records (Interscope/Universal), Sony Music.
Jam"s award-winning work has been published and displayed throughout the world in exhibitions, magazines, album artwork, television broadcasts and blogs (Hypebeast / Kanye West / Flylyf / Grafik Magazine).
He has also taken part in solo and group photography shows in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. The line is a juxtaposition of contemporary culture and fine art, showcasing people and icons in a similar way to the religious iconography of the Italian Renaissance.
WUW magazine said: "James has worked on a streetwear clothing line which is already creating a buzz behind the scenes". Solo shows Coventry - Photo Show - Venice Fashion Photography (May 2007) Apo + Theo + Osis - Photo Show - Taller de Marcs - Barcelona, Spain (September 2012) Looking back, seeing forward.
- Artwork Show - Glassworks - Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 2015) Group shows Institute of Contemporary Arts (International Cooperation Administration) Film Installation - London (March 2005) O Contemporary - Photo Show - Brighton, England (6 October - 12 November 2006) 2008: will.i.am - "New Day" (graphical post production) (Interscope) 2011: Frankmusik - Do lieutenant in the Department of Administration and Management - Album cover and artwork Island Records 2011: North*East*R*Doctorate - Nothing - Album cover, photography and visual art (Star Trak Entertainment, Interscope Records).
