James Robert Morrison

b. 1979, Scotland

James Robert Morrison graduated from Central Saint Martin’s in 2002 and worked in the cultural sector for 17 years before returning to an active art practice in 2019. From drawings on cigarette papers to paintings and collages embellished with embroidery - James approaches his use of media in a playful way with complete openness, while consistently maintaining quality and cohesion, making it deeply personal.

Since returning to his art practice, he has been shortlisted for the Bridget Riley Fellowship (2023-24), RBSA Drawing Prize (2023), and Derwent Art Prize (2022), was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (2021), won the Mervyn Metcalf Purchase Prize at the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition (2021), and was awarded a special commendation at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize (2020). His work is held in the UK Government Art Collection, Neal Baer Collection, and private collections in the UK, USA, and China.

James Robert Morrison Has Been Highly Commended for the Young Masters Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award 2025.