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Artwork Description
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Artist Information
Bio
EducationSlade School of Fine Art 1989-1991
HDFA Printmaking
Staffordshire University 1986-89
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Recent Awards
On The Spectrum Award, finalist. (sadly the award had to be put on hold)
Flourish Award for Excellence in Printmaking Touring Exhibition - Finalist.
Selected Exhibitions
Royal Society of British Artists - 2023
Festival of Print - 2022
Woolwich Contemporary Printmaking - 2022
Kofferraum Haus Gallery, Solo Show - 'Sound Advice My Parents Gave Me' online Micro Gallery - 2022
International Original Print - 2021
Woolwich Contemporary - 2021
Southbank Printmakers - 2021
Member of Professional Bodies
ArtCan Artist Member
Visual Artists Association
East London Printmakers, Associate Member
After graduating from the Slade I continued my practice from a studio in East London, developing my work and teaching for a further four years.
After a life changing event I had to put my work on hold.
In 2020 after a personal tragedy I returned full time to my life as an Artist and began Printmaking again. My life and work changed somewhat by a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD I continue my practice from my home in Islington, London.
Artist Statement
I am an Artist, Printmaker whose work is predominantly figurative. I am telling a story, the characters are dolls most of which I have made myself. Mostly crocheted but also puppets.
I find making the doll first gives me a feel of the 3D aspect of creating a 2D image. I know its contours intimately, the lines on the face I have created with my less than perfect stitching, like the healing of a wound. I know it's body inside and out.
I create a scenario for them, draw and then transfer the image onto my chosen surface.
At present I am enjoying working with wood, I appreciate the way it splinters and the joy of relinquishing some of the control.
For my stories I take inspiration from childhood events, memories that are real but also exaggerated.
My titles are of great importance to me, I consider them to be part of the work, hopefully they have some humour.
Recently I have been experimenting with new (to me) Printmaking techniques. Firstly Mokulito, a Japanese practice of Wood Lithography. This allows for a more drawn look to a piece but also has room for some traditional cutting methods. The grain of the wood is also more visible especially if it is scorched beforehand. I have had some success with this process but it is still very much work in progress
Secondly, Mokuhanga, Japanese Woodblock Printing. This varies a great deal from traditional western Woodcuts. Water based pigments are used instead of ink and the image consists of a number of blocks using a form of registration called 'Kento'. I am only a few weeks into this way of working but I am hopeful it will add another dimension to my work, I just have to practise!‹
Shipping & Returns
Shipping is free on all orders.
Artworks ship within 14 days of purchase or upon conclusion of the show.
You'll receive confirmation of shipping and delivery via email.
You have 14 days to request a return and another 14 days to return the artwork. For more details, please review our full Return Policy.
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