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Umbra

Umbra: the innermost and darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked by the occluding body.

Umbra, 2023

Oil Paint, Acrylic, Industrial Gloss,
Varnish and Fireproof Paint
on Canvas / Plywood.
Cotton thread and Copper Wire
49x31cm

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Floating

Year 3 ahead, after 2 years of relative structured coursework it feels like I have no gravity. Independent study includes time management;my weakest link. How to maintain my standards ,stay focused and don’t drift is my challenge as I approach dissertation deadlines + graduation.

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Calling all crafters, makers, and artists!

The renowned Laura I. Art Gallery, a not-for-profit organization in London, is excited to announce a new challenge for all creatives. We are seeking a talented individual, or perhaps more, to masterfully recreate our beloved mascot as a captivating toy using various materials and

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Professional Practice

Using social media I plan to investigate how I can gain a following and an online presence to sell my work

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Blueself

Blueself is about the waged battles between our ego and the natural environment from ancient times to today and our uncomfortable relationship with it.The Blue is symbolic of the colour of our planet.
Is nature really a provider or are we just prisoners of a feelingless system?

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What a Waste of A Day
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Getting Somewhere

This blog is a reflective account of a year of research and development funded by Arts Council England, Yorkshire. The funding enabled me to redress the balance between having a family and being an artist.

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Walking aloud

Walking between viewing points.
Sneaking under surfaces.
Pausing where paths cross.

When I have activities growing in parallel, it is at their intersections that the most interesting shifts occur. This blog is an opportunity to consider the interplay between projects.

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Artists Residencies at Shepton Mallet Prison

A group of artists have been inspired by the historic records of Shepton Mallet Prison, including “crimes” such as being a Suffragette or the theft of butter.
The artists will be spending time in the prison to create work inspired by the building and its history.

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Contract of Self Care

In 2021, I received the a-n Artist Bursary Time, Space, Money to create a ‘Contract of Self Care’ to support a best practice model for artists who have a social practice as well as the participating members of the public involved in their projects.

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Simulacra And Simulations

My work conflates the real and the imaginary within a multidisciplinary practice, including digital installation, comics, animation and sound art. #payingartists

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The Seated Artist

I document my life from a seated position, turning my experiences into art.

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Clem Archibald: Agency of Realised Worlds

Agency of Realised Worlds exhibition celebrates the life work of the Artist Clem Archibald. This exhibition is a collaboration between Artist Clem Archibald and Curator Sarah Francis.  Heading down to APS I first meet the curator Sarah Francis for a […]

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How to protect your artwork on social media

When online, your artwork is vulnerable to being stolen by the unscrupulous. This is unfortunate but what can be done to protect against the theft? There are a number of counter-measures that can be taken. An obvious way to protect […]

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Making a post

So posting on Instagram might seem like rocket science to some people but if you’re new to it then it might seem a bit confusing. On the screen there will be 5 icons along the bottom. The first one is […]

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