Ian James

Ian James is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Fine Arts at Otis College of Art & Design and Adjunct Faculty at Art Center College of Art & Design and Pasadena City College. A graduate with an MFA from California Institute of the Arts (2008) and a BA from Ohio State University (2004), his practice spans contemporary art, photography, installation, and digital media.

Research interests revolve around:

• Techno-spiritual interfaces
• Time and perception
• Light and color dynamics
• Philosophical photography
• Experimental art installations

His publications and projects from 2011-2025 demonstrate trends in:

• Exploring geometric and metaphysical concepts
• Creating immersive environments
• Blending digital and analog techniques
• Developing chrono-poetic frameworks
• Investigating light-material interactions

Scientific awards include:

• Faculty Development Grants (2020, 2017, 2015) from Otis College of Art & Design
• YoYoYo Grant (2014) from Rema Hort Mann Foundation
• Residency at SÍM Gallery (2017) and The Wassaic Project (2016)

Teaching and curation extend to projects like metro pcs (2013-2016) and Leroy's (2018-present), with lectures at Dartmouth College (2023), San Francisco Art Institute (2017), and Otis College of Art & Design (2015).