James Roberts

James Roberts
is a ClimateCultures Author

A writer and artist who teaches practices of connection to the wild, author of 'Two Lights', and with artwork exhibited in several galleries in the UK.


James Roberts is a writer and artist based in the Welsh Borders. His book, Two Lights, was long-listed for the 2024 Ondaatje Prize.

Other writing has been published by National Geographic and The Scotsman. His artwork is exhibited in several galleries in the UK. He teaches practices of connection to the wild.

Quarantine Connection

James is one of our members featuring their work as part of the ClimateCultures Quarantine Connection series. We shared his piece, River of Sound, on Day 39 of the 40-day series.

James's ClimateCultures posts

Rise and Fall - A Short Film-Poem About Connection
Rise and Fall – A Short Film-Poem About Connection
Artist and writer James Roberts shares Rise and Fall, his short, award-winning film-poem, which gives us all space, an invitation to find calm, to experience our local rivers, to find a practice of connection and show some reverence.