James Rhodes is a multidisciplinary artist known for his work with photo media, painting, and sculpture. Rhodes is driven by a curiosity to unravel the essence of the tangible image. In doing so, he incorporates his acute awareness of time and memory in his art, leaving subtle symbols and ambiguous motifs that encourage the viewer to delve deeper. Rhodes exploits the inherent illusion embedded in the mimetic arts to uncover how the tangible nature of his works can explore a nuanced exploration of Australia’s landscape while revealing his unique perception of the world around him.In 2022, Rhodes earned a PhD, the subject of which was the meaning of materiality in photographic practice. Currently, he is a lecturer in Photography at The University of Newcastle.