James Wilson

Artist Statement

Bio: James Wilson
James Wilson has a history of making images to help others to see, learn and appreciate our environment. Jim is professional photographer, biologist, ecologist, teacher and speaker. Over the last fifty years, much of Jim’s photographic work has blended his knowledge and love of science with his passion for photography. He now specializes in fine art and environmental photography, although is also very comfortable working with other genres of photography. Contrasting simplicity with complexity, his images center on life's themes and its connections with the world we all live in together.
Over the years his love of learning, photography, art and nature has driven him to travel to new locations and return to previous ones in search of a more worldly perspective for his work.
As a global community member, Jim contributes artwork and funding to environmental, educational and other community-based organizations that work to maintain our planet for all its living residents.
Utilizing his love of photography, ecology, teaching and graphic art technologies, he has participated in events associated many local environmental and photographic organizations. Currently, he volunteers as a docent and board member at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento, California. As a Viewpoint member, Jim recognizes the importance of art and photography for our communities.