​wHat HavE I DonE.
Since leaving school at 15 I have gained an all-encompassing amount of experience within diverse and well varied work placements. I believe that education comes for some people through action. My decision to enter the education system at 39 years old was initiated by a change in my style of living and ful-filling an Art School fantasy.
ExhIbitIons, cOLAboraTIonS, parTicipAtIonS.
2023. “Key to my Art” Eskdalemuir hub shop.
2023. “Auntie-Freeze 7” art fair, Participant.
2022. “Auntie-Freeze 6” art fair, Participant.
2020. "Exploring Positions", residency collaboration with Nigel Turner.
2019. "Embrace Your Space", curator.
2019. "Cavecinema", exhibitor and co-curator.
2019. "Cavewomen", exhibitor and co-curator.
2019. "One Months Rent and Rates", solo exhibition.
2018. "Same but Different. INCON...", collaboration with Neil Ferguson.
2018. "Microacts 4", participation.
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. "Auntie-Freeze", curator.
2017. "Letting off Steam", solo exhibition.
2017. "Central House Assembly", residency.
2016. "Elastic Medium"... (group show), Campbell Works, 27 Belfast Road, LONDON, N16 6UN. Curated by G George.
2015. "Ghost/ New Life"... (group show), Iklectik Art Lab, Old Paradise Yard’2v0 Carlisle Lane, LONDON,SE1 7LG. Curated by JB Ghost.
2014. "Stir"... (group show), Marsh Ruby Restaurant, 30 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, LONDON, SE1 7RG. Curated by Fans of Feminism.
2014. "Mollify"... (invited contributor), Gem Space, 55 Dalston Lane, LONDON, E8 2NG. Curated by JB Ghost.
2013. "This is Not Public 2" Neil Ferguson... Five years Space, 66 Regents Studios, 8 Andrews Rd, LONDON, E8 4QN.
2013. "Stone Chat" Rosemarie McGoldrick... Aldeburgh Beach Lookout, 31 Cragg Path, Aldeburgh, SUFFOLK, IP15 5B.
2013. "Please Come"... (Degree Show), Central House, Aldgate East, LONDON, E1 7PF. Curated by Cass Graduates.
2013. "THOTS" AND... (invited contributor), Mile End Pavilion, LONDON,E 3 4QY. Curated by Neil Ferguson.
2013. “Cass Occupy Red Gallery"… (group show),Red Gallery, Rivington Street, LONDON, EC2A 3DT. Curated by selected 2013 Cass Grads.
2013. “Fans of Feminism”… (group show),The Bank, Central House, Aldgate East, LONDON, E1 7PF. Curated by Fans of Feminism.
2013. “Easter Bunny”… (group show), The Bank, Central House, Aldgate East, LONDON, E1 7PF. Curated by Cass students.
2012. “Q-Art presents #4”… (group show), APT Gallery, 6 Creekside London, LONDON, SE8 4SA. Curated by Luis Ignacio.
2012. “Christmas Cracker”… (group show), The Bank, Central House, Aldgate East, LONDON, E1 7PF. Curated by Cass Students.
2012. “45”… (group show), C4RD, 2-4 Highbury Station Rd, LONDON, N1 1SB. Curated by Andrew Hewish, C4RD.
2012. “Common Art”… (group show), Bread and Roses, 68 Clapham Manor St, LONDON, SW4 6DZ. Curated by Common Art.
2012. “Zero-Infinity” Rasheed Araeen… The Tate Tanks, Tate Modern,Bankside, LONDON, SE1 9TG.
2012. “Old Flo Shmob” Bob and Roberta Smith… Tower Hamlets Council, Town Hall.
2010 - present
2010 - present
eDuCaTion.
2010-2013. London Met School of Art, Architecture and Design
BA Upper Second Class Honours Fine Art
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2009-2010. Camberwell College of Art
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
awArdS.
2013. Owen Rowley Award.
2013. Cass Alumni Award.
WOrk.​
2014-2021. Founding Owner, Cave, an artist lead retail space. Every day running and curation of the gallery space, shop, workshops and café. www.cavepimlico.co.uk
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2015-2020. E.T.A.T. (Encouragement Through the Arts and Talking) Running weekly workshops encouraging creativity and skill sharing. ETAT friends is a group for isolated or lonely people in our local community. My main job as an encourager was to get the group to make artworks which lead to the curation of a yearly fund-raising exhibition getting our members to consider Art in their lives as a way to raise discussions and stay mobile both
physically and mentally. E.T.A.T. sits at the heart of the community and provides a family environment not only for its members but for the wider community by putting on regular events and by joint working with other local organisations such as the Tate Britain and the Abbey Centre. www.etat.org.uk
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2013-2020. Q-Art, Crit Manager and facilitator. Running monthly art crits in different gallery spaces and art institutions across London and Southern England. Role included organising and securing spaces, negotiating fees. Sourcing artists to present their work, promoting event, inviting guests to participate in the discussion, time keeping and management. https://q-art.org.uk
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FARA Charity Shops
2005-2009. shop manager
2004-2005. part-time sales/window dresser
2003-2004. Volunteering - leading onto management of local children charity shop given free rein to design and develop the appearance of the shop and create all displays. Participated in the set-up and opening of two new shops.
2000-2003. HOUSEWIFE. The hardest most satisfying job ever!
1993-2000. BIG BRIGHT BLOOMS. Running my own business. Dealing with all aspects of running a business. Manufacture, networking, administration.
1985-1993. A JACK OF ALL TRADES. During this time i tried my hand at a multitude of different jobs from gift basket designer to trainee glazier and everything in between.
I doNe a COurSe On tHat...
Westminster Adult Education
Printmaking, Drawing and Portraiture, Computers for beginners, Silversmithing, Carpentry, Theatrical makeup, Dressmaking.
1990-1993. Princes Youth Business Trust Training and Employment, Clapham Common.