James R. Napier is a photographer, soundscape artist, and singer based in Newcastle, Australia. He graduated from The McDonald College of Performing Arts and later majored in photography and film at The College of Fine Arts (COFA). He has studied both contemporary and classical singing with teachers including Max Orwin, Jenny Miller, Virna Sanzone and Meryl Leppard.

Photography: James likes to create images that suggest mysterious or supernatural narratives. He derives inspiration from gothic literature (citing Henry James, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins and Daphne Du Maurier as particular favorites). James’ work is permeated with mysterious and supernatural themes. He often shoots in a sombre low-lit style, depicting lone figures with blurred or obscured faces in natural settings. He sees these characters as lost souls, caught in a supernatural slip-stream. He recently debuted his first solo exhibition of photographs 'Good Luck Everyheart' on the 26th of February, 2021, at The Owen's Collective, Newcastle (for further details see 'Events' tab above).