Biography

Education:

B.A. Art and Design - Fine Art - Colchester Institute 2004 - 2007
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Distinction)
Colchester Institute 2003 - 2004
Designer Craftsman Diploma (Distinction)
West Notts. College of F.E. 1990- 1993
City and Guilds - Creative Embroidery (Credit)
North Notts. College of F.E. 1988 - 1990
Certificate in Education - James Graham College of Education (Leeds University) 1972-1975
Certificate in Youth and Community Studies
1972 - 1975 (as above)


Group Shows:

Forthcoming:

Past:
Octagon, Colchester, October 2008 - January 2009
"The Cut' Open, Halesworth, 2 Dec 2008 - 3 January 2009
Essex University Gallery, May 2008
Life Café, Colchester, February 2008
Dray Walk Gallery, London 2007
Degree Show, Colchester Institute 2007
Hay Gallery, Colchester, 2006
Life Café, Colchester, 2006
first site/Mercury Theatre, “Souterrain” Landscape Theatre Installations 2006
Stamford Arts Centre Gallery, 1998
Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, 1996
Angel Row, Nottingham (Local Studies Exhibition Space), 1994
Patchings Farm Art Centre, Calverton, Nottinghamshire, 1994
Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, 1992
Nottingham Playhouse, 1992
Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, 1993


Solo Shows:
“Cross-fade” (Residency followed by Show), Jaywick Martello Tower - July 2007 - December 2007
Colchester Institute College Foyer, 2006


Projects:
“Cavern of Memories”, Artistic Advisor for Production, Lion Walk Church, Colchester, November 2006
“Souterrain”, a Unique Theatrical Event , 2006, Colchester, Essex
“Souterrain” Residency (sponsored by the Mercury Theatre, firstsite, and insite), 2006


Relevant Vocational Experience:
Art and Design Co-ordinator at H.M.P. Lindholme,1992 -1996
Teacher of Art at schools in Doncaster and Rotherham, various dates 1975 - 1990
Saturday morning Art Workshops, Worksop, 1989 - 1990
Teacher of Autistic Children, Nottingham, 1989 - 1990
Occupational Therapy Instructor in Mental Health, Bassetlaw Health Authority, 1985 - 1989