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My Feature

A collection of my handbuilt, smoke-fired pieces based on neolithic axe heads and bronze age daggers.

Biography

A recent addition to the Cumbrian arts scene, I graduated with a BA Contemporary Applied Arts from the Cumbria Institute of the Arts (now part of the Cumbria University) in 2007 and started out sharing a small studio and gallery space in the Artist's Courtyard, 101 Lake Rd, Ambleside. I have recently left there and am currently in the process of setting up a ceramic studio at home.

At first I concentrated on non-functional, handbuilt, smoke-fired objects inspired by ancient artefacts from the neolithic and bronze-age periods. But now I have extended my smoke-fired range and also branched out into a small amount of functional ware. One day, when I manage to gain access the equipment that I need, I hope to return to my more elaborately decorated and conceptual pieces using print and text.

 

Artist Details

Practice Type:
Craftperson / Maker,

Artist Practice:
Ceramic, Conceptual, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Textile,

Artist fields and interests:
Arts & Health, Community Art, Contemporary, Disability Arts, Education and young people, Workshops,

Interested in exchanging skills with other artists?
Yes

Skills / experiences / services that you can offer to clients and organisations
My original background was as a qualified occupational therapist working in hospice care and in a psychiatric secure unit. I have also had employment working with emotionally disturbed children, adults with learning disabilities and within prisons. Having extensively self-developed within the fields of psychology, psychiatry and counselling, I am interested in applying my art and ceramics skills within these arenas.

CRB check:
Yes