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There are two sides to the work I produce. I’m certainly interested in the idea of spontaneity and whether any art claiming to be spontaneous is truly so.
As such, all of my current work contains spontaneous elements; these are more prominent in my drawings and layered over with delicate veils of paint in my paintings.
It’s often as if I let myself go completely for a few seconds, scribbling away, and then return to correct the ‘damage’. I never completely cover up these odd expressions of emotion; just delicately shroud them under shimmering layers of varnish-rich oil paint.
Conversations and thoughts flowing through my head whilst painting are also translated to canvas in a series of accentuated, disjointed and abstract letters.
A great quote from Richard Iannelli completely illustrates why I randomly scribble on my work the way I do.
“Spontaneity is the quality of being able to do something just because you feel like it at the moment.”
The spontaneous element is one aspect of the work; the bigger picture concerns a pre-occupation with the sky and cloud formations, especially at dusk.
Drawing inspiration from the world around me, in particular, the skies, I work at expressing the feelings experienced whilst out there in the elements, simultaneously keeping a slight figurative element to the works.
My use of colour is instinctive, often impulsive and references my constantly changing digital and photographic source material. I choose colours often because they feel right and provoke either a sense of calm or chaos in the viewer. |
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BA (Hons) Fine Art (Painting) |
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BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies: Art & Design |
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Newcastle - Under - Lyme College |
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• As Yet, Untitled. The Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Hereford. 24th September – 24th October 2009
• Altostratus. Burslem School of Art, Stoke-on-Trent. September 2008
• Lulu- Rushes. Solo Show in Old Foyer, LUSAD. November 2004
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• Re: The Gallery, University of Northampton. 12th – 29th May 2008
• New Talent. Artshed Gallery, New Milton, Hampshire. 22nd April – 19th May 2008
• UAMO Art Festival. Kunstarkaden, Munich, Germany. 3rd – 6th April 2008
• Abstract EXPOsure. Online Juried Exhibition. April 1st – June 30th 2008
• Hidden Art Exhibition & Sale. VIEw from the Top Gallery, Nottingham. 12th – 29th March 2008
• From Book to Book. Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds. 6th March – 20th April 2008
• Restful Alertness – Abstract Art Today. Rhonda Schaller Studio, Project Room 2, New York. 29th February – 27th March 2008
• Masterworks 2007. In The Vineyard, Eltham, Australia. 12th – 19th October 2007
• LautieriMoores Open. The Gallery In Cork Street, Mayfair, London. 2nd – 6th October 2007
• Standing Room Only. All Saints Old Hall, Altrincham. 20th – 23rd September 2007
• Miniworks 2007. The Courtyard, Hereford. 29th August – 22nd September 2007
• FRESH Art & Design. VIEw from the top Gallery, Nottingham. 8th August – 2nd September 2007
• Life’s a Beach. ArtSite Gallery, Swindon. 18th June - 30th July 2007
• Last Orders. Nexus, Dale Street, Northern Quarter. June 18th - July 13th 2007
• Sitting Room. 4th Dec 2006 – 26th Jan 2007 (Touring nationally until the end of 2007; Internationally until the end of 2008)
• Christmas Exhibition. Friar Lane Gallery, Nottingham. December 2006 – January 2007
• Obsidian Art Summer Show. Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. 13th July – 13th August 2006
• Tri Summer Fest. 25 Selhurst Road, London. 1st July – 2nd September 2006
• What is Domestic? One.c, South Brent, Devon.
July 2006 |
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Cooper Parry 'Think Art' Highly Commended Prize |
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Artist mulitples - Nationwide (UK) |
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Artist mulitples project selling original artworks in unmarked boxes through vending machines. |
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A year - long online group exhibition bringing together work that will be placed in any space anywhere. |
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A space for people to exhibit work they have made whilst waiting for something else. |
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