James Collins is included in the group exhibition Excavation: Macro to the Micro curated by Deborah Smith at The House of Koko and presented by Vortic, alongside Alvaro Barrington, Nigel Cooke, Pam Evelyn, Louise Giovanelli, and Jenny Saville.

Excavation: Macro to the Micro is a journey of exploration and discovery, from the broad and expansive to the detail and intricate. Presenting artistic practices that digs deep into layers of information or concepts, uncovering both overarching themes and nuanced details, conveying a sense of depth and complexity.