My words | James Grigg

Blog

This is my blog, mostly noting new art works added this site, and other reflections on my work. It also occasionally includes some posts on subjects related to my art, such as nudism, body positivism, politics, and environmentalism.

For more of my writing on those subjects and more, visit my Medium account. You can also follow updates on my art via my art Twitter and Instagram accounts, and see more of my wider musings via my general Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Feb 16

I Love Stretch Marks!

On the beauty of a supposed “flaw”. In my view, a feature to be celebrated.

Jan 29

Why Do People Wear Clothes?

Considering the practical and cultural reasons why we dress, and why we could be naked.

Jan 12

I Wish I’d Been More Naked in Student Accommodation.

On being a nudist in hiding, and how accepting of nudity many people can actually be.

Oct 16, 2022

Seeing a Brachiosaurus in real life was one of the most moving moments of my life.

On why I love giant dinosaurs (and giraffes), and how they reflect on the state of the world today.

Jun 28, 2022

Caught Naked Taking Photos at Uni

That time at uni when the photography technician walked in on one of my nude photoshoots… and other nude photography encounters.

May 24, 2022

Banning Adidas’ bare-breasts advert enforces the sexualisation of breasts rather than preventing it

Thoughts on how seeking to avoid causing offence is actually generating negative attitudes towards bodies and reinforcing sexualisation

Mar 20, 2022

What is the Definition of Beauty?

Thinking of beauty as something universal, that we could all see in ourselves and others, something that reflects the diversity of humanity.

Feb 21, 2022

Why I Shoot Nudes

Presenting my reasons for creating nude photography: self-reflection, body-positivity, taboo-busting, nudity-normalising, and more.

Feb 14, 2022

Nudist Friends: Why you should want them, and why you should be them.

A response to the question: What are the benefits of having nudist friends?

Jan 28, 2022

What Lies Between Nudism and Exhibitionism?

A response to the question "What's the difference between nudism and exhibitionism?"

Jan 15, 2022

I might be compelled to fly sometime, and it makes me very uncomfortable.

On why I don’t fly, and why I might have to compromise my own principles.

Jan 1, 2022

Don’t Look Up points the world to what we refuse to see.

I both enjoyed and found Don't Look Up a brutally upsetting movie. Some thoughts on why it's such a powerful film for climate change.

Dec 14, 2021

I Haven't Worn Underwear in Nearly Two Decades

How, when, and why I gave up on underpants.

Dec 2, 2021

The Clothed Body is More Sexual than the Nude

Thoughts on how clothing and "implied" nudity act as signposts for the tabooisation of certain oft-sexualised body parts.

Jan 31, 2021

Any body-part can be sexualised, but that doesn't mean they always have to be.

Thoughts on the sexualisation of body parts, taboos and mental self policing that causes, and the freedom we could have in a nudist society

Jan 1, 2021

I see two actual benefits of brexit, and both demonstrate why we should have stayed in the EU…

Thoughts on the false and limited feminist and environmental credentials of the few brexit benefits.

Oct 5, 2020

My Path Into Veganism

An account of my years-long path towards veganism. From childhood instinct to overcome the final hurdle of chocoholism.

Sep 14, 2020

Please. Help save a dying world.

My words: A call to action to do your part to stop biodiversity loss and climate change.

Jun 16, 2020

We should indeed not edit history.

My words: In Britain we are mostly blind to historical damage we have done, and its lasting consequences.

May 3, 2020

“Wet markets” aren’t the problem, animal exploitation is. Choose your campaigns and language better.

My words: Thoughts on the misplaced and generalised criticism of the exotic, when animal exploitation is rampant in the west.