James Rogers

\ Winner: 2023 Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe

Lives and works in Walcha, NSW

Artist's CV

New England based artist, James Rogers, is a poetic sculptor encapsulating a strength and fluidity of form within his vertical steel structures; standing perfectly balanced within the space they inhabit.

Light and ethereal in essence—yet solid in materiality, the recurring theme behind the work relates to the movements of nature. These works specifically have a direct connection to the sea. An energy flows through the twisted steel piping that make up his compositions. Roger’s ability with a welding gun is akin to a Chinese ink master and his brush. There is an inherent delicateness within the form, accentuated by solid ribbons of metal that anchor the work in space. Rogers is intrigued with the juxtaposition of synthesising the rhythms of nature with an implausible material. The compositional power of Roger’s work is built on a sculptor’s universal truth - the fight against gravitational pull. One work informs the next. His practice represents three decades of exhibiting history with some of the most respected galleries in the country.

Rogers is a ninteen-time finalist in Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney and winner of the 2023 Cottesloe (WA) Sculpture by the Sea. He has been selected in the Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW four times. His countless public commissions—coupled with the inherent beauty of his work—has made him one of the most respected Australian sculptors working today. 

\ Artworks

Bapto 1, 2024

2024 \ waxed steel \ 78 x 50 x 25cm

Chroma

2020-21 \ Waxed mild steel \ 290 x 160 x 80cm

Cover Up

2020 \ Waxed mild steel \ 75 x 60 x 30cm

Crazelle

2020-21 \ Waxed mild steel \ 152 x 140 x 60cm

Ildiko

2020-21 \ Waxed mild steel \ 220 x 114 x 60cm

Old Brush

2018 \ Waxed steel \ 100 x 42 x 28cm

Sage

2017 \ Waxed steel \ 235 x 122 x 75cm

Slideshow

2020 \ Waxed mild steel \ 72 x 54 x 23cm

Straighthander

2016 \ Waxed steel \ 138 x 48 x 46cm

Swingband

2017 \ Steel \ 185 x 124 x 80cm

\ News

NH Event

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5 September 2023

Nanda\Hobbs is thrilled to present the 7th Edition exhibition at Sydney Contemporary Art Fair, bringing together a select group of five leading contemporary artists—Suzanne Archer, Jun Chen, Selma Coulthard, Hubert Pareroultja and James Rogers. Sydney Contemporary runs from 6 – 10 September at Carriageworks.

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\ Exhibitions featuring James Rogers

OTHER WORLDS

Group Exhibition

3 September — 21 September 2024

James Rogers

WRACK

2 May — 20 May 2023

SUMMER COLLECTION

Group Exhibition

18 January — 4 February 2023

James Rogers

Hard One Ground

22 April — 8 May 2021

9 x 5"

Group Exhibition

22 January — 6 February 2021

SUMMER SALON

Group Exhibition

16 December 2020 — 16 January 2021

Spring

Group Exhibition

8 September — 13 September 2020

SPRING SHOW

Group Exhibition

10 September — 15 September 2019

James Rogers

Pipelines

4 July — 20 July 2019

Contact Us

to find out more about James Rogers.

12 - 14 Meagher Street Chippendale, NSW 2008
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 11am - 4pm Closed Public Holidays (and Easter Saturday)