Artist statement
Today we are surrounded by a world that consists of hyperspace, virtual reality, cyborgs, genetic engineering, germ warfare, and advances in communication technology are developing at an alarming rate. I have always been interested in science and technology and have spent the past seven years working and exploring within this field through my art practice. More specifically I am interested in cause, effect, and mutation and how we are causing mutations to happen to ourselves.
My previous paintings draw on mutation, bacteria and electronic circuitry and the idea of combining internal man made workings with our own human biology. Currently I am focusing on mobile phones, and the possible health implications they could cause to the body.
The latest laboratory based research, the Reflex study, suggests radio waves from mobiles permanently alter DNA in human and animal cells. Such mutations are seen as a possible cause of cancer.
Qualifications and training
- 2005 MA Contemporary Visual Arts, Falmouth College of Arts, Cornwall, UK
- 1999 BA(hons) Fine Art, Southampton Institute, Southampton, UK
Solo exhibitions
- 2001 Solo Show, The Curzon, Soho, London
Group exhibitions
- 2012 Art Brownie Rainbow 2012, INDEXG, Toronto, Canada
- 2011 RCA Secret Postcard, RCA, London
- 2011 Open Studios, Trafalgar Works, Brighton
- 2010 Open Studios, Trafalgar Works, Brighton
- 2007 8 - paintings, Icetwice Gallery, Onley, Buckinghamshire
- 2006 "Full Spectrum" - Colour and Chemistry, Sherborne House, Dorset
- 2006 Mixed Show, The Brownston Gallery, Modbury, Devon
- 2005 Christmas Show, Jelly, Leg'd Chicken Arts Gallery, Reading
- 2005 "HyperMArt" MA Show, Falmouth College of Arts, Cornwall
- 2004 Mixed show, Courtyard Gallery, Hertford
- 2003 "Prime"- 5 Artists, The Arts Pavillion Gallery, Mile End, London
- 2001 Summer Show, The Jelly Leg'd Chicken Art Gallery, Reading
- 2000 Mixed show, Circles Design and Art Gallery, Portsmouth
- 2000 Graduate Show, The Jelly Leg'd Chicken Art Gallery, Reading
- 1999 "Towards the Millennium", Artsway, The New Forest, Hampshire
- 1999 "Fusion" - BA Show, Southampton Institute, Southampton
- 1999 "Ambition", The Millais Gallery, Southampton
- 1998 "Inside Out", The Millais Gallery, Southampton
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2004 Millennium Award Winner, Ultd, London
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