Information about myself.

1982 Born Guildford

2002-03 Foundation Art Course, Wimbledon School of Art

2003-06 Degree in Ceramics BA (Hons), University of Westminster

2006 ISCAEE Associate Member

Artists Statement

My ceramic work focuses on aspects of genetic engineering and modification. I currently use scanning electron microscopy images of the human internal structure, insects and parasitic organisms to create new ‘creatures’. These are intended to be visually unsettling. I want also to highlight human curiosity and intervention in the world of science due to a desire for knowledge and understanding and reflect on the characteristics of our relationships with nature and each other. My glass work is an exploration into colour and design, creating beautiful but usable pieces in a direct contrast to my ceramic work. pieces maintain a fluid look despite being solid. 

Exhibitions

2005 ‘Step Closer’, London Gallery West, University of Westminster

2006 ‘Step Even Closer’, London Gallery West, University of Westminster

2006 Degree Show, University of Westminster

2006 Earth and Fire, Rufford

2006 New Designers, Week One, Business Design Centre

2006 Art in Clay, Hatfield House

2006 ISCAEE Exhibition, Tsinghua University, Beijing

2006 'Art from Earth', Foyer Tower 42, Central London

Professional Experience

2003 Temporary assistant to Kate Malone during her book launch for ‘A Book of Pots’

2004 Student helper at ‘Art in Clay’, Hatfield House

2004 Temporary assistant to Clare Twomey, casting pieces that were used in her ‘Heirloom’       exhibition

2004 Temporary assistant to Daphne Carnegy, helping in the studio and making pieces for an up and coming open studios

2005 Student helper at the International Ceramics Festival, Aberystwyth

Collections

2006 Work in the collection of Tsinghua University, Beijing