Born in London 1966. Lives and works in South East London
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROJECTS:
H.O.M.E.
A walkabout, conversations with the public and a short film. Out and about around Slough centre as part of
a “Text Bender” event at HOME on the High Street, Slough
New publication: WORDPOWER: LANGUAGE AS MEDIUM: features "P.E.C.K.H.A.M."
Published by: Library X BOOK I ISBN: 9780993175152 BOOK II ISBN: 9780993175183
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS: WORDS
2019 INDEX Festival, Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture International fringe: H.O.M.E. a two day walkabout,
conversations with the public and film
2018 H.O.M.E. as part of Southwark Refugee Week
TATE Exchange, London: Female filmakers in Southwark, showcase
2017-19 Peckham Festival: P.E.C.K.H.A.M. and “ PEOPLE MAKE PECKHAM”
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2011- 18 Open Studios with The Nunhead Art Trail and Telegraph Hill Festival
2012 ‘HOLE IN WALL’, M2 Gallery, London: installation
2008 ‘ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL’, Deptford Arms: sculptural installation
2006 BREWERY ARTS, Cirencester: wall and sculptural work
2005 ROYAL EXCHANGE, Manchester: showcase
GALANTHUS GALLERY, Herefordshire: felt wall pieces
WASHINGTON GALLERY, Penarth: sculptural work
2004 THE MEADS GALLERY, Warwick University: showcase
2003 THE GUARDIAN HAY FESTIVAL, Hay-on-Wye: Joint show
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2019 SCULPT by Art in the Churches, North Yorkshire: site specific sculptural installation in a rural church
https://www.artinthechurches.co.uk/
TAKE BACK CONTROL, Crypt Gallery, London: Work in response to media coverage of the
Brexit referendum 2016
2018 TATE Exchange, London: Female filmakers in Southwark showreel
M2(at)15, APT Gallery, Deptford. ‘M3’ Letter Costume
FLOW, OBS Gallery, Tonbridge: Installation - 'Wall Stitch'
2017 WORD PLAY, Forest Gate Arts, London: various word pieces
OBS Gallery, Tonbridge: collection of maquattes, models and collected objects
2016 TO BE CONVERTED, as part of Bread and Jam series, Brockley, London
2015 FRESH AIR Sculpture Show, Gloucestershire: outdoor sculpture
2014 FINALIST: National Sculpture Prize, Broomhill Art Foundation, Devon
2010-14 NUNHEAD OPEN, London: Site specific installations/ drawings
2011 ‘MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY’, Hatchspace, London: Jointly curated and exhibited
2011 ASYLUM CHAPEL, Peckham, London
2008 BUSSEY BUILDING, London: sculpture and installation
FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Islington: Residency
2007 MFA GRADUATE SHOW, Goldsmiths: sculptural installation
2006 LLOWES COURT, Hay-on-Wye: joint show
FIBRE, The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds
2005 CHELSEA CRAFTS FAIR 2005: sculptural furniture
‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION’ Gallery Top, Derbyshire
2004 LLANTARNAM GRANGE ARTS CENTRE, Cwmbran
2003 HAMPTON COURT, Herefordshire: Outdoor sculptural commission
PUBLICATIONS:
2019 WORDPOWER: LANGUAGE AS MEDIUM: features "P.E.C.K.H.A.M."
Published by: Library X BOOK I ISBN: 9780993175152 BOOK II ISBN: 9780993175183
THE FEMINIST TOILET: small print run and online zine featuring "Karzy Camo" and "Dry Wall"
2006 CRAFTS Magazine, March/April issue: LOOKOUT article
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
2012 PTLLS, City & Guilds Level 4: City Lit, London
2006 – 07 MFA TEXTILES, with distinction: Goldsmiths College, London
1988 – 89 B’Tec PATTERN CUTTING: Liverpool
1984 – 87 BA Hons, FINE ART: Cardiff
1982 – 84 Datec Diploma, GENERAL ART & DESIGN: Bourneville, Birmingham
RESIDENCIES:
2016/ 17 COPELAND PARK, Peckham: experimental week residencies
2008 FREIGHTLINERS FARM, Islington
THE DEPTFORD ARMS, London: site-specific installation
AWARDS:
2006 CRAFTS COUNCIL and UKTI: funded research trip to New York
2005 ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES: grant to exhibit at Chelsea Craft Fair
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND: promotion at PULSE fair
SELECTED EMPLOYMENT:
Since 2007 Freelance sculptor, art fabricator and prop maker
2011-12 CITY COLLEGE, London: Tutor in felt making
WEST DEAN COLLEGE, Sussex: Tutor in felt making
2009 V&A MUSEUM, London: Felt Making Course leader
2006 BRITISH COUNCIL, Almaty, Kazakhstan: Course Leader, Product Development with professional felt artists
1998 -02 THEATRE DESIGNER/ MAKER: freelance including Pentabus Theatre Co., Ludlow
1990 -91 ARCHAOS CIRCUS: sculptor, pyrotechnics, front of house, bar management