CAST Gallery

James Newitt is a visual artist, born in Hobart, Tasmania in 1981. In 2007 James graduated with a PhD in fine arts from the University of Tasmania, School of Art. James’ work involves media such as video projection, sound and text installation as well as public projects. His work poetically explores concepts surrounding individual and collective identity, sense of place, memory and history, as well as public and private space.

James’ exhibition history includes: Rosalux: Berlin based art office,

Berlin, 2009; The Moorilla Scholarship exhibition, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, 2009; Handle With Care, 2008 Biennial of Australian Art; Monash University Faculty Gallery, Melbourne, 2008; Ten Days on the Island, Hobart, 2007; Sherman Galleries, Sydney 2007; Next Wave Festival, Melbourne, 2006; the Perth Institute for Contemporary Art, 2003; the Devonport Regional Gallery, 2004 and 2006.

James lectures in visual communication at the Tasmanian School of Art, and was a founding member and past director of INFLIGHT art.