Artist statement
My work has constantly dealt with issues relating to the education system at large. My initial investigations since being an art student (1989-95) led to works which questioned the practice of being an artist. My more recent enquiries now question the role of state education and elements of pupil resistance within it.
Teaching experience
- 2011-SEN Teacher, Annex ESBD School, Swanley, Kent
- 2010-Deputy Centre Manager, Respite Centre, Bromley
- 2004-08 Deputy Lead Teacher, Tudor Lodge, ESBD School
- 2008-Taru Arts-Community Artist
- 1999/01 Art Teacher, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
- 1999- Project Leader-Centrepieces Arts Group, Bexley
- 1997- General Supply Teacher, Protocol, London
- 1993/94 Art & Design Lecturer, Castle College, Sheffield
Qualifications and training
- 2009 MA Community Arts, Goldsmith's College, London
- 1997 PGCE Art and Design, Goldsmith's College
- 1994 MA Art and Design, Sheffield Hallam University
- 1991 BA (Hons) Sculpture 2:1, Sheffield City Polytechnic
- 1988 BTEC National Diploma Art and Design, East Ham College
Solo exhibitions
- 2004 God save the pupils, The Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Galleries, Halifax
- 2002 God save the pupils, The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, Greenwich University
Group exhibitions
- 2012 At Play, South Hill Park Centre/ OVADA, Bracknell & Oxford
- 2012 Pumped Up Kids, Leeds Metropolitian University Concourse Gallery, Leeds
- 2010 Alienation,Boredom and Despair, 20-21 Gallery, Scunthorpe
Competitions, prizes and awards
- 2010 The Juliet Gomperts Award, ., .
- 2005 Positive Practice (highly recommended project work), N.I.M.H.E., Art in Mental Health
- 2001 Bexley Environmental Challenge Award
- 2000 British Civic Society Award
- 1993 Yorkshire and Humberside Arts Individual Artists Award
- 1993 Sheffield Grammer School Exhibition Fund
- 1992 Foundation for Sports and the Arts, 1992
- 1992 The Prince's Youth Trust
- 1992 Enterprise Allowance
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