I am a sculptor with a keen interest in the importance of making art accessible for individuals or groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the positive impact derived from these experiences on the individuals involved. Providing opportunities for them to access the Arts; through working within diverse educational settings, by means of focusing on the importance of participation within the Arts through issue specific and audience specific art projects, and by presenting opportunities for Kent's emerging artists and art students to exhibit.
Sep 2005-Jul 2008 BA (Hons) Fine Art, University College of the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Kent.
Sep 2003-Jul 2005 BTEC National Diploma in Fine Art, Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, Kent.
Sept 1995-July 1999 BA(Ed) Art and Design, University of Reading, Bulmershe Court, Reading, Berkshire.
2010. Eidos. Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent.
2010. “Big Trouble Little Bedroom:” 10 Contemporary Commandments. University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent.
2010. AA2A. The George Rodger Gallery, UCA Maidstone, Kent.
2010. Hamish Fulton Kent Walk 2. Participatory performance, Margate Sands.
2010. 100 Journals. The Herbert Read Gallery, UCA Canterbury, Kent.
2009. In Response Exhibition. Harbour Arm Gallery, Margate, Kent.
2009. Canterbury Art Fair. Marlowe Arcade, Canterbury, Kent.
2009. Alturnertive2 Exhibition. Harbour Arm Gallery, Margate, Kent.
2009. Jacob Dahlgren. Signs of Abstraction. Participatory performance, Margate.
2009. Alturnertive Exhibition. Studio 12B Harbour Arm, Margate, Kent.
2008. U.C.C.A. Degree Show, University College of the Creative Arts, Canterbury, Kent.
2005. Final Major Project Exhibition, Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, Kent.
1999. The Jelly Leg’d Chicken Arts Centre, Reading, Berkshire.
Dormor, R. et al, (2010). Art and Design Level 3. Pearson Education Ltd, p.19.
UCA, (2009). UCA Annual Review 2007-2008. Manor Creative Publishing, p.10.
UCA, (2009). BTEC National Diploma in Fine Art Brochure. p.3.
Vidler, Anthony, (2007). Antony Gormley Blind Light. London: Hayward Publishing, p.37.
Collins, P. (2010) Local Artists join students in Contemporary Art Exhibition in:
CommunityNewswire.press.net 30.05.10 (online)
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2008. Short-listed to the top 14 of the Jerwood Sculpture Prize 2009.
2006. Kent Volunteer of the Year nomination.
July '10-Present. Bronze Foundry Internship. Meltdowns, St Lawrence Industrial Estate, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QZ. Experiencing all aspects of the bronze casting process, including lost wax casting, mould making, bronze pouring, metal chasing and patination
July ‘09-Present. Publicity Coordinator and Assistant Curator for the artist led group Alturnertive. Providing opportunities to show the best of Kent's emerging artists and art students. Unpacking artists work, curating and installing shows in a variety of gallery settings. www.alturnertive.com
Sept ‘08-Present. Creative Practitioner. Future Creative CIC, The Exchange, 25 Stanhope Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AD. Working collaboratively within schools to improve the life chances of children and young people through the development of their creative skills
Sept ‘08-Present. Learning Support Assistant. University for the Creative Arts, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent.
To provide one-to-one support to students with disabilities during their programmes of study in accordance with their Learning Support Agreements.
Jul ‘08 Roma Group Workshop facilitator. The Creative Foundation, 65-69 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent.
Enabled the group of 14-18 year olds from the Roma community to take control of their own learning. Developing their skills, inspiring and raising aspirations by providing creative learning through the sessions by engaging with contemporary art in the Folkestone Triennial.
Jun 2008-Sept 2008. Folkestone Triennial Invigilator. The Creative Foundation, 65-69 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent.
Guiding groups of local school children through the Triennial's artwork. Engaging the students with the contemporary art and informing them of facts and information about this work.
Mar ‘07-May ‘07. Technician and fork-lift driver. The Antony Gormley Studio, 15-23 Vale Royal, London.
Installed Antony Gormley's first London solo show, Blind Light, at the Hayward Gallery. Prepared, cleaned and packed sculptures at the studio, unloaded sculptures from the delivery lorry at the gallery space. Unpacked and constructed Space Station and Hatch at the Hayward.
Oct ‘06. Daily Background Artist. The Margate Exodus set, Margate, Kent.
Aug ‘06-Sep ‘06. Volunteer sculptor and fork-lift driver on the build of Antony Gormley's Waste Man, Margate, Kent
Apr ‘06-Aug ‘06. Live Guide at the Outfitter's Gallery, Margate, Kent for Creative Partnerships 'The Plagues Project.'
Apr '06-Aug '06. Live Guide at the Margate Library, Margate, Kent for Wendy Ewald's 'Towards a Promised Land' Exhibition.
April 2009 First Aid at Work (four day course).
June 2008 "Creativity In Practice" training for Future Creative's Creative Practitioners.
Sept 2006 Fork-lift truck licence. Counterbalance (max lift 5000kg).
