I create artwork that reflects
my fascination with ecosystems, sustainability and the fractal nature
of our world. Much of my work is based on looking closely at the ‘small’
worlds which surround us, sometimes to microscopic detail, emphasising
the beauty of structure, texture and pattern. Using wood, metal, willow
rods and other reclaimed materials I produce sculpture, seating and
creatively landscape with living willow. My Photography details the
life cycles of surfaces and plant structures, and is a constant inspiration
for other artwork. I work for exhibition, to private commission and
deliver creative projects within community environments.
Commissions/Residencies
I have worked with a diverse range of
client groups such as Greenpeace, The National Trust, Westonbirt Arboretum,
Bath International Music Festival and Womad Festival as well as many
Youth and Community groups across the UK.
Environmental Organisations |
Community & Charity Projects
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2006/07:
The National Trust, Prior Park, Bath
Artist in Residence for Arts Partnership project.
Mud and turf sculpture and Willow installation.
2005: Greenpeace
Willow and mud sculptural Shelter commission
2005: Envolve
Carrs Woodland project with local school making sculptural
insect over two days
2005: Bath City Farm
Activity day at the farm making sculpture and archways
2004: Greenpeace
“Garden for Greenpeace” at Glastonbury Festival
Willow Sculptural den
2003: Greenpeace
“Garden for Greenpeace” at Glastonbury Festival
Large willow tunnel
2002/2003: CSV Environment
Various School Grounds Regeneration Projects.
Living Willow & bench making projects.
2002: The National Trust, Prior Park, Bath
Temporary site-specific Butterfly sculpture
2001/2002: British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Various Living Willow Projects
2002: The Eden Project
Research & Development Fund
Insect colony sculpture
1999/2002: The Wildlife Trust
Living and dried willow sculptures & Structures
2000/2001: Westonbirt Arboretum
Living willow structure workshops
1999/2000: The National Trust, Barrington Court
and Dyrham Park.
Site-specific children’s art workshops
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2007: Architecture Centre, Bristol
Volunteer at Big Draw “Build an Ecocity” workshop.
2007: St Werbergs City Farm, Bristol
Living Willow sculpture workshop
2006: SAW Ltd
Artist for pilot project “Safe Routes to Schools”
2006: Bath Mentoring Plus
Swan Sculpture made with young people.
2006: Bath Mentoring Plus
Boat Sculpture made with young people.
2006: RSPCA, Bath
Created willow ‘house’ with staff for feral
cat area.
2005: Bedfont Lakes Country Park, Feltham
Large willow swan sculpture, drop in workshops for community
during parks open day.
2005: Widcombe Infant School. “Arts Week”
Three days of recycled sculptures based on The Sea
2005: Living Willow School Grounds Projects
Scarborough/Tewkesbury/Bath
2004: River Avon Interpretation Project
Willow sculptures with Saltford Primary
2004: The Countryside Foundation for Education
Willow workshops at “Countryside Live” London
2004: RSPCA, Bath
Willow Sculpture Workshop as part of fundraising week
2004: The Corsham School
Four day willow sculpture project creating bugs & birds
2004: St Werbergs City Farm, Bristol
Living Willow land development project with youth groups
2004: St.Pauls Adventure Playground, Bristol
Living Willow sculptures. Under 8’s area on a sea
theme
2003: Manor Road Community Woodland, Bristol
Wooden bench making
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Teaching
1998-Present:
Working in schools developing outdoor environments with living &
dried willow structures and sculptures. I deliver creative curriculum–supportive
workshops with an environmental theme using recycled materials, as
well as themed workshops for festivals and other events. Work has
been extensively in the South West and over the past three years in
Scotland, Cumbria and Wales. I also work with adults teaching living
and dried willow.
2007:
Glastonbury Festival
Design and installation of the Ribbon Tower roof. |
2006: Bath International
Music Festival
School art workshops for the Opening Night procession |
2005: Shambala
Festival, Plympton
Sculptural willow ‘pods’ for shelter |
2005: Big Green
Gathering, West Harptree
Hazel entrance for sustainable garden space |
2005: WOMAD –
Reading
Site decoration and childrens seascape workshop |
2005: Glastonbury
Festival
Willow and mud sculptural shelter in Greenpeace garden |
2004: Shambala,
Devon
Fencing and sculpture for entrance |
2004: Glastonbury
Festival
Large Sculptural Vessel for the Greenpeace Garden |
2004: Countryside
Live, Syon House, London
Willow workshops with schools |
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2003:
WOMAD –Gran Canaria
Butterfly structures and costume workshops |
2003:WOMAD
– Reading
Mobile insect sculpture & insect costume workshops
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2003:
Glastonbury Festival
Willow structure for Greenpeace garden |
2001:
Cardiff Children's Festival
Willow Insect Larvae Tunnel |
2001:
Bath Children's Art Festival
“Mythical-Mechanical-Creature” recycled sculpture
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2000:
Filton Millennium Celebrations
Bird and bug making workshops |
2000:
Congesbury Strawberry Fair, Somerset
Willow ladybird sculpture |
2000:
The London Road Carnival, Bath
Research and development of carnival theme. Delivery of
costume & structure making workshops |
2000:
Bath International Music Festival
Opening Night Procession. Community art workshops |
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Private
Commissions
1999-Present: Various artworks created for client’s
homes and gardens, i.e. willow and metal insects, abstracts, living
willow and sculptural benches.
Exhibitions
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2007: Walcot Chapel,
Bath
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Group show |
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2007: Widcombe Studios,
Bath |
“Open View” |
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2007: Model House, Llantrisant
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“Small Worlds” |
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2006/7: Scottish Highlands
Touring Show |
“Pushing the Boundaries” |
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2006: Sir Harold Hillier
Gardens, Hampshire |
“Art in the Garden” |
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2006: Scottish Highlands
Touring Show |
“Pushing the Boundaries” |
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2006: 20-21 Gallery,
Scunthorpe |
“Insect Nation” |
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2005: Rook Lane Chapel,
Frome |
“Private Parts” |
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2004: Victoria
Art Gallery, Bath |
Bath Society
of Artists |
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2004: Bath Flower Show,
Victoria Park |
Willow and metal garden
sculpture |
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2004: Wyeside Gallery,
Builth Wells |
Two month exhibition
showing sculpture |
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2003: Hotbath Gallery.
Bath. |
“Into the Light”
BANA group exhibition |
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2003 Bath Flower Show,
Victoria Park. |
Willow and metal garden
sculpture. |
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2002: Bath Central Library.
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“A Close-up Look
at Small Worlds”. |
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2001: Vacant Council
Property. Bath |
“Small Worlds” |
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2001: Widcombe Gallery,
Bath. |
Studios Artists Group
Show, |
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2000: Talks House. Hampshire. |
“70 Artists in
barns, fields and gardens”. |
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Training
| 2006: Introductory Certificate
in First Line Management |
Bridgwater College |
| 2005: Garden Design Norton |
Radstock College |
| 2005: Public Speaking Day |
“Infront” Bristol |
| 2005: Garden Mosaics |
The Yarner Trust, Devon |
| 2005: Cob building and sculpture
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Devon Rural Skills Trust |
| 2005: Wattle and Daub |
The Yarner Trust, Devon |
| 2000: Creative metalwork |
City of Bath College |
| 1999: Willow Sculpture |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton |
| 1999: Creative Willow |
The Greenwood Trust, Wales |
| 1999: Living Willow Structures
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National Federation of City Farms,
Bristol |
| 1998: Close-up Encounters with
the Microscope |
Bath University |
| 1997: CLAIT |
City of Bath College |
| 1997: Large Format Photography |
Duckspool Photography Centre |
| 1995: BA(hons)Fine Art |
Cheltenham Art School |
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