Artist statement
I have a deep rooted affinity with the countryside and its resources, in part informed by my family's long association with farming. The cyclical element of the processes in nature inspires me, as do the insignificant details that we might often pass by. I am interested in ways that we work with or against nature; how we react and intervene, and how nature responds back at a domestic level and beyond. Exploring the oscillation between microcosm and macrocosm, I often question how very small things can imply much larger thoughts or concerns.
Through a minimal and poetic use of materials, which are often very fragile, I explore possible narratives and layers of meaning. By subtle manipulation I hope to renew a sense of curiosity, while always highlighting the beauty inherent in the forms used.
Qualifications and training
- 2010 BA Fine Art (First Class Hons), The University Of Chester, Chester (North West)
- 2004 Art, Music and Psychology A Levels (A, B, B), Malbank School and Sixth Form College, Nantwich
- 2003 Grade 8 Clarinet (Distinction), ABRSM, Crewe
- 2002 10 GCSEs (A* - B grades), Malbank School and Sixth Form College, Nantwich
Solo exhibitions
- 2009 All Things Bright And Beautiful, Nantwich Museum, Cheshire
- 2008 Indigo Diminuendo, Nantwich Library, Cheshire
Group exhibitions
- 2013 Interim: part 2, Kingsway foyer space, University of Chester
- 2013 Here | There | Everywhere (part 3), Oriel Wrecsam Gallery, Wrexham
- 2013 Purple, ur:performance, Islington Mill, Salford
- 2013 The Grosvenor 10th Annual Open, The Grosvenor Museum, Chester
- 2013 The Macabre and The Beautiful, Funky Aardvark Gallery, Chester
- 2013 Interim, MA show of work in progress, Kingsway Foyer space, University of Chester
- 2012 White, Islington Mill, Salford
- 2012 Life, The Universe and Everything, The Funky Aardvark, Chester
- 2012 Stitched, City Road Church, Chester
- 2012 Here | There | Everywhere (part 2), Huttons Buildings, Sheffield
- 2012 Here | There | Everywhere, Contemporary Art Space Chester, University of Chester
- 2012 Moon, Islington Mill, Salford
- 2012 Here | There | Everywhere (the pop up preview), Contemporary Art Space Chester, University of Chester
- 2011 Free For All, Free For Arts Festival, Piccadilly Place, Manchester
- 2011 Expo!, Telford's Warehouse, Chester
- 2011 In The Woods Today, Alvanley Cliff Woodland, Alvanley, Cheshire
- 2011 Memory Blanks, Axis Arts Centre, MMU Cheshire
- 2011 The Exchange, Neals Yard Galleries, St Johns Street, Chester
- 2011 Beyond These Walls, Contemporary Art Space Chester, University Of Chester
- 2011 Panoply, Piccadilly Place, Manchester
- 2011 Wunderland, TactileBOSCH Gallery, Cardiff
- 2010 The Conversation, Christ Church, Chester
- 2010 Intro: The University Of Chester Fine Art and Photography Degree Show, The CUBE Gallery, Manchester
- 2010 Intro: The University Of Chester Fine Art and Photography Degree Show, University Of Chester, Kingsway Campus
- 2010 Mill 24, Islington Mill, Manchester
- 2009 Opaque, University Of Chester, Kingsway Campus
Curated projects
- 2011 Expo!, Telford's Warehouse, Chester
- 2011 Beyond These Walls, Contemporary Art Space Chester, Chester
- 2010 The Conversation, Christ Church, Chester
Live/Performance
- 2012 Stitched (performance collaboration with musician Emily Warren and tenants of The Chester Link), City Road Church, Chester
- 2012 Summertime (Gershwin arr. Estelle Woolley - experimental performance), Oriel Wrexham Gallery, Wrexham
- 2011 Summertime (Gershwin arr. Estelle Woolley - experimental performance), Expo! Telford's Warehouse, Chester
- 2009 Experimental sound performance, composed by Stephen Maxwell-Campbell, Islington Mill, Salford
- 2005 Performance of Alan Ridout's Clarinet Concertino accompanied by The Northern Chamber Orchestra, St Michael's Church, Coppenhall
Workshops
- 2012 Art/ painting workshop leader for adults with learning disabilities, Chester Link, Chester
- 2011 Ceramics and crafts workshop leader / assistant, Spotty Pig Craft Cafe, Chester
- 2010 Music, art and poetry workshop leader / assistant, Northgate Locks day care centre, Chester
- 2010 Ceramic painting workshop leader, Ceramic Cafe Chester, Chester
- 2010 Music workshop leader - working in a therapeutic setting with adults with learning disabilities, Chester Link, Chester
Residencies
- 2012 Artist in residence, The University of Chester, Chester
- 2010 Artist in residence / studio space, exhibition venue, Christ Church, Chester
- 2003 Young Artists In Italy, Selected Artists from Cheshire Schools, Florence, Italy
Projects
- 2012 The Wilkinson's Challenge, Chester Contemporary Artists, Woodhouse Studios Chester
- 2012 Chester Contemporary Artists (manager), CCA, Woodhouse Studios, Watergate Buildings, Chester
- 2010 Chester Artist Collective (co-manager), Christ Church, Chester
- 2010 Project co-ordinator for a mural working with art students from The University of Chester and adults with learning disabilities, Canal Street House, Chester
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2012 First place in The People's Prize, "Life, The Universe and Everything" (The Annual Aardvark Open), Chester
- 2011 NADFAS North West Bursary Award, The Brian Mercer Charitable Trust, North West
Publications
- 2012 The Paper Tree Magazine, Issue 1, June 2012, page 88
- 2012 The Conversation, (University of Chester special collections library)
- 2012 Expo, (University of Chester special collections library)
Other
- 2011 FFAF Art Auction 2011, Common, Manchester
- 2009 Assistant to the curator and the educational officer, Nantwich Museum, Cheshire
- 2009 Artist assistant to Susie MacMurray, 'Tempus Mutatum' and 'Widow', Nottingham Castle and Islington Mill (Salford)
- 2003 Arts Ambassador, Malbank School and Sixth Form (Specialist Arts) College, Nantwich
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