Artist statement
My work aims to explore and document the representations of identities and space. The notion of discovery is central to my practice. The materials I use are sourced from local people and places. The painting process is influenced by the natural patterns that emerge from these materials. Pen and ink allows me to capture and build upon the latent details discovered in the object. The history of the material regularly dictates the direction for the painting to evolve. Each work allows me to learn more about the world around me.
Qualifications and training
- 2009 BA Fine Art, University College Falmouth, Falmouth
Group exhibitions
- 2013 The Dark Rooms, The Passmore Edwards Institute, Helston
- 2012 Open submission, Bucca Gallery, Newlyn
- 2012 The National Open Art Competition, The Prince’s Foundation Gallery, London
- 2012 Re-construct / De-construct, Creative Exhibitors UK, Philadelphia street, Bristol
- 2012 The National Open Art Competition, Minerva Theatre, Chichester
- 2012 Bear Voyage, Flaxon Ptootch, London
- 2012 Valedictory, Pluspace Gallery, Coventry
- 2012 Exposed, The Brick Lane Gallery, London
- 2011 Untitled, The Fish Factory, Falmouth
- 2011 Ben Sanderson and Catherine Howel, Flaxon Ptootch, Kentish Town, London
- 2011 Times New Roman, The Octagon, Bath
- 2010 License My Roving Hands, The Basement Space, Bermondsey, London
Residencies
- 2010 Artist in Residence, Southam College, Southam
Public commissions
- 2011 Jungle City, Elephant Family, Edinburgh
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2012 The National Open Art Competition, Minerva Theatre, Chichester
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