Interested in how our surrounding environment has been shaped physically and socially we use historical research and audience engagement to inform our practice. The resulting work uses a variety of materials and hand craft to realise sculpture, installation and intervention. We recognise the role of the viewer as pro-active and important, often considering the setting the work is shown and designing the encounter.
Yoke
Annie Nelson b. 1987, Leicester, UK
Chris Woodward b. 1987, Preston, UK
Education
2015
City and Guilds Carpentry & Joinery [A.N]
2010
B.A. (Hons) Fine Art (1stClass), Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds [A.N]
2007
BTEC Diploma Art and Design (Distinction) DMU, Leicester [A.N]
2010
B.A. (Hons) Fine Art (2:1), Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds [C.W]
2007
Diploma Art and Design (Distinction), Runshaw College [C.W]
Solo Exhibitions
2019
Undercurrent, The Art House Wakefield - Also showcased as part of the touring Knitting & Stitching show at; Undercurrent, Alexandra Palace - London, RDS - Dublin & Harrogate international centre
We Can Only See Today, Ty Pawb, Wrexham
2017
This Season’s Must Have, Blam! Produzenten Galerie, Dortmund Germany
Selected Group Exhibitions
2016
Out Of Bounds, Leeds Print Cooperative Gallery, Leeds
2015
Leeds/Bilbao Residency Exchange Exhibition, Poca Gallery, Spain,
2015
Wrecsam Art Vend, Wales
2014
I Know You; You Can Come With Me, Oriel Wrecsam, Wales
Colonize Revisited, Arena Studios and Gallery, Liverpool
Colonize’ Jamestown, New York
Awards, Residencies and Commissions
?2019
Artist Reality, Nourish, YVAN (Yorkshire Visual Arts Network)
Akkyduck, Arts Council England Project Grant
2018
Wakefield Arts Partnership micro commision
2017
Ideas That Unify Us, YVAN (Yorkshire Visual Arts Network)
2015
BilbaoArte Fundazioa, exchange residency
Inc. Workshop, Leeds [C.W]
2014
Hove Festival Artist in Residence, Norway [C.W]
2013
Orange and Green Skills for Sustainable Futures, Sustainable Design, Built Environment, Cordoba, Spain [A.N]
2011
Enjoy Artspace, Artist in Residence, Leeds [C.W]
2009
Cyprus School of Art [A.N]
Selected Curatorial Projects
2015
Woolgather’s Art Vent, Arts Council England Project Grant
2012
Woolgather Art Prize, Arts Council England Project Grant
2011
Bring Your Own Art Weekend, Leeds
Woolagther’s Art Prize, Leeds
Publications/Press
?2019