about james
J.J Midwinter is a British artist living and working in Cornwall, UK. The Waves Between series of works isn't necessarily about the act of surfing, but the time and space around it. It seeks to suggest rather than dictate, conjuring a sense of place and evoking an individual response.
"The aim of my photography is to not only convey how I see the world, but also invite the viewer to hopefully begin experiencing their life differently... taking time to absorb small moments, the way the sand forms, the way it feels under their feet and the way the air moves aroundthem when they're at the coast".
The viewer is invited to immerse themselves in the scene and step away from the distractions of modern life: observing, breathing in and imagining themselves in this space, enveloped by the sounds of the rolling sea or the cool stillness.
His now sold-out debut photobook, The Waves Between, was published by New Heroes and Pioneers in 2021.
