Curriculum Vitae
Background
I am currently in the process of relocating to Berlin in the hope of furthering my artistic and photographic careers as well as improving my curatorial skills and abilities.
Practice
Since completing a major project ‘Mann, Abandoned’ in September 2011 I have continued to work with themes of decay and degeneration. My practice explores both physical decay and decay as a human condition. I am interested in human psychology and our modern reactions to mortality and death. Work on this theme is often mixed media, assemblage, installation work or utilises photography as a medium – both film and digital. I am also working to expand my photographic portrait portfolio and improve my digital editing skills and techniques.
April 2012 – April 2013
Curator, Sayle Gallery, Douglas, Isle of Man
As Curator at the Sayle Gallery and I was responsible for liasing with artists, preparing for exhibitions, designing posters and invitations, and hanging and curating the exhibitions and gallery shop.
April 2013—July 2013
Assistant, Sayle Gallery, Douglas, Isle of Man
I continued to assist at the Sayle Gallery while the transition was made to a full time manager.
September 2008 – June 2013
Part Time Sessional Lecturer, Isle of Man College
I taught photography at the Isle of Man College for five years. I was responsible for both the OCR AS and A Level Photography groups, designing the scheme of work and project briefs, invigilating the controlled assignment and grading the students work. I have also taught the photography element of the BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design and tutored HND and Degree level Fine Art students.
I have a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
September 2010 – March 2012
Artist in Residence, Sayle Gallery, Douglas, Isle of Man
During my residency at the Sayle Gallery I completed a project entitled ‘Mann, Abandoned’ which included the photographing of various derelict and abandoned buildings around the Island. I was also responsible for manning the gallery day-to-day, dealing with enquiries and sales, monitoring stock, assisting with exhibition take down and hanging, co-ordinating volunteers and workshops, and curating the gallery shop. I was also a member of the Aesthetic Review Team which planned and organised the galleries exhibition schedule and approved Sayle Gallery Artist applications.
September 2005 – September 2007
MA Art, Design and Media, University of Portsmouth
I completed a part time MA by project at the University of Portsmouth. My project focused on art therapy and the use of art as an alternative to self harm. This included elements of performance art, video, photography, painting and sound recordings. During this time I also worked as a volunteer at the Aspex Gallery.
September 2002 – July 2005
BA (Hon.) Professional Photographic Imaging, Reading College & School of Art and Design
I gained a variety of experience in both film and digital practices and my degree exhibition featured work exploring the display of emotion through the photographic medium.
I achieved an upper class second degree (2:1)
September 2000 – June 2002
National Diploma Graphic Design, Isle of Man College
Whilst completing the National Diploma at the Isle of Man College I also gained A-Levels in photography and graphic design as well as As-Levels, Key Skills and Young Enterprise qualifications.
Memberships
I am an active member of the Isle of Man Photographic Society and have recently served as a committee member helping to organise the exhibition – ‘75 Years of Photography’ at the House of Manannan.
I served as Chair of the Creative Network for one year from its inception in 2011– the Creative Network is a not-for-profit artist’s co-operative based on the Isle of Man.
Exhibitions
18th May 2013 to 4th August 2013
Isle of Man Photographic Society
House of Manannan, Peel, Isle of Man
9th to 12th May 2013
Western Open Studios and Art Trail
Peel, Isle of Man
4th March 2013 to 5th April 2013
‘Scenes of Mann’ Solo Exhibition
Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, Isle of Man
11th January 2013 to 27th January 2013
‘Death & Decay’—Curator
Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man
27th November 2012 to 26th January 2013
‘Fire’ Art Competition – Photography Winner
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey, Isle of Man
14th December 2012 to 6th January 2013
‘Figurative & Miniatures’
Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man
17th November 2012 to April 2013
‘Journeys’
House of Manannan, Peel, Isle of Man
16th November 2012 to 9th December 2012
‘Biological Forms’
Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man
6th October 2012 to 27th October 2012
‘Patterns in Nature’
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey, Isle of Man
10th July 2012 to 22nd July 2012
‘Surface II’
The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras, London
2nd July 2012 to 30th July 2012
Summer Exhibition
Garretts Gallery, Isle of Man
12th & 13th May 2012
Western Open Studios and Art Trail
Peel, Isle of Man
18th February 2012 to 10th March 2012
Isle of Man Photographic Society
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey, Isle of Man
5th December 2011 to 14th January 2012
‘Wood’ Exhibition
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey, Isle of Man
12th December 2011 to 8th January 2012
Sayle Gallery Christmas Exhibition
Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man
5th November 2011 to 30th November 2011
Friends Exhibition
Garretts Gallery, Isle of Man
October 6th 2011 to October 15th 2011
‘Mann, Abandoned’ Solo Exhibition
Jurby Church, Isle of Man
September/October 2011
‘Mann, Abandoned’ Solo Exhibition
Peel Centenary Centre, Isle of Man
12th August 2011 to 4th September 2011
‘Mann, Abandoned’ Solo Exhibition
Sayle Gallery, Douglas, Isle of Man
8th July 2011 to 17th July 2011
Photography Exhibition
Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, London
1st July 2011 to 10th July 2011
‘Surface’
The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras, London
1st June 2011 to 30th June 2011
Friends Exhibition
Garretts Gallery, Isle of Man
28th May 2011 to 12th June 2011
‘TT Ton Up’ Exhibition
Sayle Gallery, Isle of Man
3rd December 2010 to 15th January 2011
‘Wool’ exhibition
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey, Isle of Man
September 2007
Postgraduate Show
University of Portsmouth
July 2005
Free Range Exhibition – Graduate Show
The Truman Brewery, London
