Education

2003-2005
HND 3-D DESIGN, Barnfield College, Luton.

2005-2010
3D Design Crafts, tutor part- time, Barnfield College , Luton.

2005-2009
BA, (Hons) Ceramics, University of Westminster, Harrow Campus.
(First Class Honours)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2009-10 Part-time assistant at Edmund De Waal's studio, London

Personal Statement

The experience of, drawing and painting out in the field, inspires and informs my work in clay. I choose to draw in places that are exciting to me and involve the changing pattern of sky, sounds, colours, freshness, layered views, windows of light, glimpses of new things, changing qualities and a sense of anticipation.

I love the processes involved with throwing on the wheel and I sense a strong connection between the way I wish to throw soft responsive clay, and the approach I take to drawing and painting. I try to work intuitively, endeavouring to make lively and spontaneous marks and gestures, attempting to be fluent and energetic, seeking some sort of meaning and coherence, trying to recognise the moment just before the work goes too far and loses its freshness.

Exhibitions

2009

Summer Exhibition Bettles Gallery, Hampshire

Earth & Fire, Rufford

Fresh, British Ceramics Biennial

New Designers, London

Art In Clay, Hatfield House (Winner Student Award)

Winner Caparo Award, Westminster University

Christmas Exhibition Bettles Gallery, Hampshire

2010

RBSA 'In The Making' Exhibition

Earth & Fire, Rufford - June 2010

Art In Clay, Hatfield House - August 2010

Brighton Art Fair: Shirley Crowther Arts - September 16-19

Lambeth Open Studios: 6 Parade Mews, Tulse Hill, London - October 2-3

Mixed exhibition: Roundhouse Gallery, Foston, Derbyshire, DE65 5DL

Gallery Visby, Maarupgaard, Maarup Kirkevej 62, Lonstrup, 9800 Hjorring, Denmark - Oct 15 : Nov 28

Art In Clay, Farnham - November 2010