ABOUT

Throughout my life, I have consistently engaged in the creation of artworks. One of my earliest memories is sitting before a blank sheet of paper, contemplating ideas, and translating them onto the page through careful, concentrated effort. This process, though often challenging and solitary, became a fundamental aspect of my sense of self and the foundation on which I built my artistic identity. My motivation to continue with this process stemmed from the recognition and acknowledgement received when my work was noticed by others, a source of validation that was particularly meaningful during my formative years.

As an adult, I recognise that my pursuit of art pays tribute to those early experiences and the persistent drive to accomplish a creative life. The desire for visibility and connection persists, as does my commitment to sharing my unique perspectives with the world. I have come to realise that the reason I am an artist is a basic human need to be seen, to be heard. Yet what my art is about is why I need to be seen, to be heard. This is a conversation that is universal and a place where we can begin to have this debate.

The result is work that feels both intimate and unsettling. These images are about identity, not as a fixed thing, but as something in constant negotiation. A version of yourself that does not quite fit the frame. I see my work as the philosopher and biologist Andreas Weber writes, ‘A challenge to turn contradictions into a narrative that produces meaning’.

Each work is produced as a limited edition giclée print, signed and numbered by the artist.

I am available for commissions. Please get in touch with me for further information.

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Education

•       PhD Royal College of Art (part-time, by practice). 2019 – 2022

•       MA Drawing as Process Kingston University, 2004

•       BA Fine Art, Painting, Norwich School of Art, 1990

Exhibitions and Residencies

Solo shows

·       “Collapsing New People” – Muse Gallery, London, Sept. 2023

·       “I Know Kung Fu, A Journey into Unreality” – Touchbase Care Gallery, Folkestone, Dec.2021

·       “I Know Kung Fu” – Stonespace Gallery, London, Oct 2021

·       "The Violence of Hiccups” – Brewery Tap Gallery, UCA Project Space, Folkestone, Oct. 2019

·       “Post Referendum Portraits” – SEAS, Brighton, May 2019

·       “It Will Be Beauty That Will Save the World”.  One Paved Court Gallery, February 2019“

·       “Post Referendum Portraits”: – The Bowery, Headingley, Leeds. April 2018

·       “Everybody Gets What Nobody Wants”: – Muse Gallery, London. March 2018

·       “Post Referendum Portraits”: – Canvas and Cream Gallery, London.  December 2017

Group shows/Publications

·       VAA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize Shortlisted Artist 2023

·       “Representation” Research Communiqués, RCA School of Art and Humanities 2022

·       “Common” Classy Looks Research Hub Publications, RCA, 2022

·       Signature Art Prize. Short-listed finalist 2022

·       “Unruly Encounters”, work by SoAH students on the PhD, MPhil and MRes programmes, Southwark Park Galleries/Dilston Grove, 2022

·       “Untitled Studies”, – Babylon Summer Exhibition, Babylon Art Gallery, Aug. 2021

·       “We Need Guns, Lots of Guns”, – “Viscous Circle” Old Biscuit Factory, Dec.2019 – Jan 2020.

·       “Bleedin’ Spunk Bandit” – Fringe Arts Bath, Bath, May 2019.

·       “The Summoner, Metamorphosis/Paramorphosis” – Koniaren Gallery, Trebisov, Slovakia, May 2019.

·       “Things My Mother Said to Me” – Murze Magazine #4 April 2019.

·       “The Spectre of the Real” – SEAS, Brighton, March 2019.

·       “The Summoner, Metamorphosis/Paramorphosis” – Galeria Caraffova Väznica, Presov, Slovakia, March 2019.

·       “Chris, Charles and Taylor – Post Referendum Portraits”.  Summer Salon, Islington Arts Factory, June 2018.

·       “Post Referendum Portraits” Angle magazine #1.  Online magazine. October 2017.

·       “Chris, George & Charlie – Post Referendum Portraits”, AiR Competition- Summer Group Show 2017, Muse Gallery, London, July 2017.

·       “He Grew Up and Then Was Sold”, Creekside Open, APT Gallery, London, 2017.

“Following Ships Until the End of Their Journey” Ibero-American Arts Award, London, 2016