James Roels: Performing Artist in New York

About James Roels

James Roels is an artist whose work moves between free-form performance, family programming, and rock/pop contexts. In New York City, he has appeared at L’Alliance New York in events ranging from film-centered evenings such as *Magnificent Puppets: The films of De Swaef and James Roels* to live concert settings including *Vincent Dedienne en concert (un lendemain soir de gala)*. His collaborations span filmmakers and performers including Emma De Swaef, Marc Roels, Nicolas Becker, and Raoul Servais. The through line is an attention to sound and structure, favoring clarity over spectacle.