Artist statement
I am interested in discarded/found objects, those that have lost their original function, located in unfamiliar places, sometimes broken or decayed. Such objects are a testimony to a journey or a specific event in time. In addition to objects I collect photographs, images, and excerpts of text which serve as inspiration for montaged works. Through the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated images/objects new associations and fresh dialogues are created. The work is influenced by personal memories and collected human experiences.
After completing a BA(Hons) in Multi-Disciplinary Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic I further specialised in lost-wax glass casting at the Royal College of Art in 1990-92. It was during the MA in Ceramics and Glass that I became interested in the versatility of the found object/image combined with glass and mixed media materials. In 1994 I studied Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths College, University of London and since qualifying in 1997 I have held several posts in the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Education working with adults and children in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. In 2006 I attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation from The University of the Arts, Camberwell College. My own art practice continues to underpin my work as a Therapist and Arts Manager. I currently work part-time managing the Social Prescription project and teaching on the evening Portfolio Building Course at Claremont Project, Islington.
Qualifications and training
- 2005 PgDip Conservation, Camberwell College, University of the Arts, London
- 1994 PgDip Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College, University of London, London
- 1990 MA(RCA) Ceramics & Glass, Royal College of Art, London
- 1987 BA(Hons) Multi-Disciplinary Design, North Staffordshire Polytechnic, Stoke-On-Trent
- 1987 BA(Hons) Multi-Disciplinary Design, North Staffordshire Polytechnic, Stoke-On-Trent
- 1986 Foundation Certificate in Art & Design, Sir John Cass School of Art, City of London Polytechnic, London
Employment
- 2012 Social Prescription Manager, Claremont Project, Islington, London
- 2012 Clinical Manager, Arts Psychotherapy, Claremont Project, Islington, London
- 2011 Arts And Education Co-ordinator, Central and Cecil Housing Trust, Waterloo, London
- 2007 Arts & Community Development Co-ordinator, Vision Impossible? Thames Reach, Aldgate, London
Solo exhibitions
- 2012 Passing Through, L'Hirondelle Coffee Shop, Walthamstow, London
- 2009 Passing Through, Clissold House cafe, Stoke Newington, London
- 2004 Stay Calm, Wild Cherry Cafe, Bethnal Green, London
- 2003 Untitled, 4D Modelshop, Old Street, London
- 1994 Questors Theatre, London
- 1993 Showcase, Museum of Mankind, Picadilly, London
- 1993 Alternative Arts, Vacant shop scheme, Baker Street, London
Group exhibitions
- 2012 28th Open Exhibition, Cafe Gallery, Southwark Park, London
- 2012 Inclusions, Stone Gallery, Leytonstone, London
- 2011 At Home with the Ludskis, Rio Cinema, Dalston, London
- 2011 How far can We Reach?, Topolski Century Gallery, South Bank, London
- 2010 When the Dust Settles, The Bunker, Dalston, London
- 2010 E17 Arts Trail, Blackhorse Lane Studios, Walthamstow, London
- 2010 Annual Photographic Exhibition, Lauderdale House, Highgate, London
- 2010 Wide Open - 'Studio Upstairs', Together, Our Space Gallery, Old Street, London
- 2009 We are the things that dreams are made of, The Mission Arts Club, Hackney Wick, London
- 2008 Collaborat8, Vibe Bar & Gallery, Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets, London
- 2008 E17 Arts Trail, Blackhorse Lane Studios, Walthamstow, London
- 2008 Collective -'Vision Impossible?', Empire Gallery, Bethnal Green, London
- 2007 Double Dose, The Tramdepot Gallery, Clapton, London (more info)
- 2004 Out of Sight Out of Mind, House Gallery, Camberwell Green, London
- 2004 Contemporary Surreal Art, Brighton Artists Gallery, Brighton
- 2003 Come On You Intellectuals, Deptford X Old Seager Distillery, Lewisham, London
- 2002 SPACE, Open Studios, Victor House, Hackney, London
- 2000 Thing, Garrett Centre, Hackney, London
- 1998 Hidden Art of Hackney, Broadway Market, Hackney, London
- 1998 Faith, Fisherton Mill Gallery, Salisbury
- 1998 Open Studio, Whitechapel Open, Tramdepot Gallery, Clapton, London
- 1998 Self Portraits, Chapel Row Contemproray Art, Bath
- 1997 Hayvend, ICA, London
- 1995 Icon Exhibition, The Black Swan Guild, Somerset, Frome
Curated projects
- 2010 When the Dust Settles, The Bunker, Dalston, London
