Artist statement
My inspiration is modern architecture, innovative use of materials ,form, function and surface. I produce unique one-off metalwork pieces for interior public/domestic spaces and for exhibition. The larger scale work including public art work is made to commission. Influences include product designers Achille Castiglioni, Phillipe Starck and Architect Frank Gehry.
Career path
2003/06 External Examiner, University of Dundee, Faculty of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
2002-present Member, The Incorporation of Hammermen, Glasgow
1998-present Director, The Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
1995/97 Visiting Lecturer, Jewellery and Silversmithing Dept, Cardonald College, Glasgow
1994/98 Exhibitions Organiser, The Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
1993 Designer, The Ringmaker, Glasgow
1993-present LDP Design, Freelance Designer
1993 Postgraduate Diploma, Design, Glasgow School of Art
1989/92 BA Hons Design, First Class, Jewellery & Silversmithing, Glasgow School of Art
Solo exhibitions
- 1995 Solo Show, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Group exhibitions
- 2012 Great British Art and Design Exhibition, Union Interiors, Grantham
- 2012 Summer Design Collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
- 2010 Design Collection exhibition, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
- 2009 Winter Design Collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
- 2008 design collection, roger Billcliffe Gallery, glasgow
- 2008 group exhibition, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
- 2007 Design Collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow (more info)
- 2006 Design collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
- 2005 Design collection, roger billcliffe gallery, Glasgow
- 2004 25th Anniversary Exhibition, Lesley Craze Gallery, London
- 2003 Interior, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow Art Fair, George Square, Glasgow
- 2002 Christmas exhibition, The Park Gallery, Falkirk
- 2002 Inspirations, Hill House, Helensburgh
- 2002 Focus on Five, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
- 2000 Wood, Metal, Glass, Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead
- 1999 Dalsouple Rubber Competition @100% Design, Earls Court, London
- 1999 Made in Scotland, Glasgow School of Art, part of Glasgow 1999
- 1998 Christmas exhibition, Lesley Craze Gallery, London
- 1997 Free to Move, Mobile Exhibition, Craftspace Touring throughout Britain
- 1997 Scottish Silver, Aberdeen Art Gallery and The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, also exhibited at Crafts Council, London
- 1996 Four in motion, Travelling Gallery, Scottish Arts Council, Touring exhibition
- 1995 Word-Works, Highland Printmakers, Inverness
- 1995 Art Beast, Art in Public Spaces, Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow
- 1994 GSA at NYC, Aaron Faber Gallery, New York
Public commissions
- 2001 work in the Public collection, Shipley Art Gallery & Museum, Gateshead
- 1998 Public art installation, external lighting, Visual Art Projects, Glasgow, Whiteinch Cross, Glasgow (more info)
- 1995 work in the Public collection, Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum, Aberdeen
- 1995 Work in the collection, Scottish Power, Boardroom, Glasgow
Corporate commissions
- 2008 Winner's Trophy, Elphinstone Group, Perth Racecourse, Annual event
- 2007 Winner's Trophy, Elphinstone Group, Perth Racecourse, Annual event
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2000 2nd prize, The Incorporation of Hammermen's Award for Craftsmanship, Glasgow
- 1999 Shortlisted designer, External sign -design proposal, Scottish National War Museum, Edinburgh
- 1998 Shortlisted designer, Public art design proposal, Byre Theatre, St Andrews
- 1996 Winner of shortlist, Public Art Competition, Glendore Street, Glasgow
- 1995 Winner of shortlist, public art-external screens, internal/external door handles, The National Piping Centre (project not completed-lack of funding), Glasgow
- 1993 2nd prize, design presentation, The Taffner Award, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
- 1992 Craftsmanship Award, The Incorporation of Hammermen, Glasgow
- 1992 Joint Winner, The Emess Lighting Award, Emess Lighting, Middlesex
Other
- 2002 Selected designer, Crafts Council-Buyers guide to contemporary British metal, Crafts Council (publication), London
- 2002 Member, Incorporation of Hammermen, Glasgow
