I am a versatile artist with an interdisciplinary approach, having recently completed my BA (Hons) Fine Art degree at The University of Cumbria.
Throughout my degree, I explored many different routes, for example creating a full-scale telephone box from MDF and timber! During the third year of my studies, I explored the act of destroying as a means to create. My degree show work was based upon the re-investment process and inquiry into artmaking itself, approaching the project through the act of destroying and rebuilding, particularly through the use of a ‘Destroying as Process’ text.
Although this area of my practice has been fairly prominent throughout my studies, I also enjoy creating work that explores the links between people and place, whilst also expressing an interest in architecture and form. This is often portrayed through my fine liner drawings, and ink drawings.
I have had the honor of exhibiting my work in various group exhibitions, including prestigious locations such as Carlisle, Middlesbrough, and Gloucester. As well as being an exhibiting artist, a friend and I curated our first exhibition for a company in Carlisle in 2022. Over the past couple of years we have also organised and hosted many art related events. During the summer, I take the opportunity to work as part of the Art Décor Team at Kendal Calling, an annual music festival in Lowther, Cumbria.
In September 2023, I started a Graduate Artist Residency alongside the same friend I have previously curated with. We are hoping that this will give us a good opportunity to develop our collective, organising events and providing art opportunities for people in Carlisle and the surrounding areas.