Winter By James Owen Thomas

Exhibition- The Art of Recycling by James Owen Thomas 22nd March - 28 April 2024 (Preview evening 21 March 6pm - 8pm) To book see below.

For a unique opportunity to meet James and view his exhibition, with a complimentary glass of wine, please book via emailing visit@yorkshirearboretum.org or phone 01653 648 598

Read about James:

James has made his name as an artist who transforms unwanted and discarded materials such as lottery scratch cards, tickets, single use plastic and packaging into expressive, creative works that highlight the issues faced by our environment and the problems we need to address. Since James was appointed by the Tree Council as a Force for Nature ambassador, he has been able to spread the message to young people across the country that we must all do more to help our planet before it is too late. James’ profile was further raised by an invitation to meet the Prime Minister at No10 Downing Street, a significant presence at the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow and an appearance on BBC Gardener’s World hosted by Monty Don. A book about James’ life, his autism and his art has been commissioned by Bloomsbury and will be published early 2025.

 His work has been called “truly inspiring and thought-provoking” and he has been described as “an artist with a different vision and innovative way of working.”