Curriculum Vitae

Qualifications

First class degree BA(hons) Contemporary Decorative Crafts from the University of Lincoln, 2007-2010.
Foundation degree in Art and Design from East Coast School of Art and Design, 2005-2006.
C&G Certificate in Crafts- Jewellery Level 1 2005-2006, Level 2 2006-2007.


Exhibitions

'Winterfest', Thoresby Hall, near Ollerton, November 2014.
'Art in the Gardens', Sheffield Botanical Gardens, September 2014.
'Artist's Showcase', The Harley Gallery, Worksop, October – November 2012.
'Collections', The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, May – June 2012.
Christmas Exhibition, Ropewalk Gallery, Barton-upon-Humber, December-January 2011/12.
'Glimmer', Contemporary Crafts Network, Ferrers Gallery, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, December-January 2011/12.
'Art in the Bar' Trinity Art Centre, Gainsborough, July & August 2011.,
'Humber to the Wash' Ropewalk Gallery, Barton-upon-Humber, June - September 2011.
'Paper' Craft House Concept, Edinburgh, June & July, 2011.
'Paperworks' Ropewalk Gallery, Barton-upon-Humber and Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln, April 2011.
'Designer Crafts at the Mall' London, January 2011.
Harley Gallery Arts Market, November 2010.
'Direction' Graduate Exhibition, Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln, June 2010.
'Direction' Graduate Exhibition, Think Tank, Lincoln, June 2010.
'New Designers', Business Design Centre, London, July 2010.


Memberships

Licentiate of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, selected 2010, awarded a merit.
Member of the HMSDC.
Member of the Association of Contemporary Jewellers.
Member of the Lincolnshire Artists Society, selected 2010.
Member of the Contemporary Crafts Network, selected 2011.

Stockists


The Ropewalk Gallery, Barton-upon-Humber.
Oresome Gallery, Hull.
Beans Coffee Shop Gallery, Bolsover.
The Art House Cafe, Penistone.



Artists Statement

Simple, but bold, my jewellery consists of geometric shapes combined with soft finishes and surfaces textures.
Led to create form reminiscent of seed pods for their inspiring delicacy yet strength, I strive to make pieces which feel personal and intimate. I often use hollow forms to give a surprising lightness to larger pieces and also allow the potential for the pieces to be used as containers, to hold keepsakes or produce noises when moved.
I enjoy repetition in making and so my work often features multiple units of varying size or texture to create a contrast while remaining cohesive.
I predominantly work with silver but often compliment this with handmade cotton linter paper elements and woven paper yarn chains to enhance the organic feel of the jewellery.