Profile
My artwork takes inspiration from an array of things, often drawing back on experiences and emotions, as well as nature, found textures and patterns. I work with various techniques, such as photography, drawing, printing and ceramics; these are often combined to create artworks. Most of my work draws back on experiences within my life, creating a metaphorical expression of these observations. My working processes incorporate research and testing, to explore ways of mimicking aspects of the subject matter. The joyful exploration through making contains surprise elements, starting with a material, which when manipulated becomes something extraordinary and beautiful. Within my ceramic work the constant transformations through making/firing is adding an additional aspect of excitement.
Education
MA Ceramics
Cardiff Metropolitan University (CSAD), Cardiff
2013 – 2014
PGCE Art & Design
Middlesex University, London
1998 – 1999
BA Honors Ceramics
University of Westminster, London
1995 – 1998
Art Foundation
West Surrey College of Art & Design, Surrey
1993 – 1994
Exhibitions
Open Ceramics 2015 (Salisbury Arts Centre)
October 2015
Group Exhibition
Penarth Open Art Exhibition (Penarth Pier Pavilion)
May 2015
Group Exhibition
Germination (Espacio Gallery), London
May 2015
Group Exhibition
Cardiff Open
Oct 2014
Group Exhibition
Cardiff Made
Dec 2013
Group exhibition
Harrow Arts Centre
March 2002
Organized and curated a touchable art exhibition (‘Tender Touch’) for visually impaired people. Group exhibition of sixteen artists, where all artwork was donated to the ‘Department of Visual Impairment’ in Harrow (mixed media show)
Harrow Heritage Centre, Harrow
August 2002
Group exhibition
Gayton Library, Harrow
April 1999
Solo exhibition
Work History in Arts Education
I am currently in the process of setting up a studio and work as a part-time supply teacher
(Protocol Education, Engage Education, Capita)
Oct 2014 –present
General supply teaching (Protocol Education, Capita)
Oct 2014 –present
Pumpkins at KX, London Skip Garden
Oct 2014
Installation of 3000 pumpkins at the Canalside steps, Kings Cross
Barnhill Community High, Hayes
Sep 2003 – Sep 2013
Art Teacher in a mixed comprehensive secondary school (KS3 – KS5), approx. 1400 students
Stanmore College, Stanmore
Sep 2002 – Jan 2003
Ceramics teacher (adults)
Ealing Tertiary College, Ealing
Sep 2002 – June 2003
Art Teacher (adults)
Harrow Arts College, Hatch End
Sep 2001 – Dec 2002
Delivering and organising Art workshops for primary school children
General supply teaching (Protocol teachers, Timeplan, Capita)
Nov 2000 –June 2003
Life drawing Modelling, Hampshire, various colleges
Sept 1993 – 1995
Other Interests
I take great pleasure in most creative activities, such as drawing, painting, ceramics, print making, and sculpture. I love travelling, and in the last twenty years have visited places in Africa, South East Asia, Europe, America and Australasia. This experience has broadened my perception and appreciation of cultural diversity. I enjoy further studies/research through art exhibitions, workshops and seminars.