Artist statement
My work deals with the notion of narrative and story telling and I have created a highly imaginary dreamlike world of fantasy that acts as a metaphor for the condition of the modern day. Time Disruptor Part 1 is the first ‘chapter’ of an on-going story. I am interested in the subversive nature of fantasy, fairy tales and science fiction. These fictional subversions seek to stimulate questions and perceptions of the everyday subjects that we forget to question: such as technological complexities and complexities between man and nature whilst still allowing the viewer to explore the idea of narrative through his/her own interpretations.
I work with the printmaking techniques of lithography, silkscreen and mono printing and painting with oils and mixed media. Drawing is also an essential part of my practise and will inform animation as part of the development of the Time Disruptor Part 2.
Qualifications and training
- 2007 MA in Fine Art: Painting, University of the Arts London: Wimbledon College of Art, London
- 1997 BA, Cleveland College of Art and Design, Middlesborough
Solo exhibitions
- 1998 Solo, The Old Meeting House Gallery, Yorkshire
Group exhibitions
- 2007 Postgraduate Printmaking in London, Clifford Chance Exhibitions, Clifford Chance LLP, Canary Wharf, London (more info)
- 2007 Group Exhibition, Deutsche Postbank, London
- 2007 Currents, Trinity Bouy Wharf., London
- 2005 The House Warming Exhibition, The Residence Gallery, London
- 2005 5th Anniversary Show, 20firstcenturyart.com at Tilthams Gallery, Surrey
- 2003 Transient Places - 2 person show, Tricycle Theatre, London
- 2002 Inside and Out - 2 person show, Brent Artists Registar, London
- 2002 Summer group show, 20firstcenturyart.com, Surrey
- 2001 Summer group show, 20firstcenturyart.com, Titlthams Gallery, Surrey
- 1999 Visions of Nature, Wills Art Warehouse, London
- 1998 New Lines, The Diorama Gallery, London
- 1997 Visibilities, Middlesbrough Art Gallery, Middlesborough
Degree shows
- 2007 MA Degree Exhibition, Wimbledon College Of Art, London
Workshops
- 2005 Summer Art Workshops with Youth Offenders, Barking and Dagenham Youth Offending Team and CRTC, London
- 2005 Childrens Workshops, Tilthams Gallery, Godalming, Surrey
- 2005 Drugs Awareness Art workshops with Youth Offenders, Barking and Dagenham Youth Offending Team & CR Theatre Co, Bromley-by-Bow, London
Private commissions
- 2004 Set / backdrop for video Bring on the Lunch, Chain Reaction Theatre Company and Surrey Commercial Service, London
- 2004 Illustration rendering for costume and set for the UK tour, Sir Paul McCartney, London
- 2003 Backdrop design for Everyone Loves Me, Chain Reaction Theatre Co, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2004 Sefton Open Competition, The Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, Merseyside
- 1998 Printmaking Fellowship Award, Northern Print Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne
