Engaged in the exploration and expression of human ideas and life experience, his work at times includes drawing and painting, sculpture, digital media and projection, installation and intervention, photography and sound. His recent work expresses thoughts relating to the interplay and effect of opposing human and spiritual concepts.
James Kessell's work has been shown at various venues in the UK, the USA, The Netherlands and Jerusalem. It has also been seen internationally as part of a number of publishing and design projects.