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ABOUT ME:
I am a Plymouth-based printmaker originally from Staffordshire. Since 2023, I have been developing 'The Blossom Series', an ongoing body of work that explores and celebrates spring blossom through printmaking, painting and drawing. I hold a BA (Hons) in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking from Arts University Plymouth.
Autobiographical themes are explored in my work as I observe the people, places and things around me. I typically work in response to my photography, often using digital software to experiment, generate ideas, and prepare designs for traditionally produced printmaking outcomes. My work moves between levels of abstraction and figuration to challenge alternative ways of representing the original photographs.
Drawing encourages a different approach to image generation in my art practice. I work with charcoal to play around with the content. I often translate these drawn ideas into spontaneous ink paintings that break down the image into shapes and remove elements of detail, allowing a level of intrigue for the viewer.
I am currently an artist-in-residence at Real Art Make Print and have been awarded a commission grant by Green Communities, funded by the National Trust, to deliver a project with a local community group. These opportunities allow me to push the boundaries of my practice and engage the public by exploring the relationship between printmaking and themes of nature. My work has been shown in group exhibitions such as Artober (Plymouth) and What Artists Wear (Manchester).
I am a Plymouth-based printmaker originally from Staffordshire. Since 2023, I have been developing 'The Blossom Series', an ongoing body of work that explores and celebrates spring blossom through printmaking, painting and drawing. I hold a BA (Hons) in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking from Arts University Plymouth.
Autobiographical themes are explored in my work as I observe the people, places and things around me. I typically work in response to my photography, often using digital software to experiment, generate ideas, and prepare designs for traditionally produced printmaking outcomes. My work moves between levels of abstraction and figuration to challenge alternative ways of representing the original photographs.
Drawing encourages a different approach to image generation in my art practice. I work with charcoal to play around with the content. I often translate these drawn ideas into spontaneous ink paintings that break down the image into shapes and remove elements of detail, allowing a level of intrigue for the viewer.
I am currently an artist-in-residence at Real Art Make Print and have been awarded a commission grant by Green Communities, funded by the National Trust, to deliver a project with a local community group. These opportunities allow me to push the boundaries of my practice and engage the public by exploring the relationship between printmaking and themes of nature. My work has been shown in group exhibitions such as Artober (Plymouth) and What Artists Wear (Manchester).
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
I actively contribute to group exhibitions, many of which I play a significant role in the organisation, to showcase my work and to develop my experience of the curatorial process.
I co-founded Claiming Space, with photographer Mia Prior. Claiming Space is a platform dedicated to providing networking and exhibition opportunities for local emerging creatives.
Find out more on our Instagram.
I co-founded Claiming Space, with photographer Mia Prior. Claiming Space is a platform dedicated to providing networking and exhibition opportunities for local emerging creatives.
Find out more on our Instagram.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
- THG Open 2025, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton, July - August 2025
- Artist in Residence at Ocean Studios, Plymouth, May - June 2025
- ‘Artober’ Art Festival at Royal William Yard, Plymouth, Oct - Nov 2024
- InstinctUK Gallery at ‘Intersections’ runway event, Plymouth, Oct 2024
- ‘What Artists Wear’ Window Display at Blue Rinse, Manchester, Sept - Oct 2024
- Claiming Space, ‘Editions’, Collab with Instinct and Print in Action, Plymouth, Aug 2024
- Artemis Collective at Manor Street Galleries, Plymouth, Jul 2024
- Graduate Show at Arts University Plymouth, Plymouth, Jun 2024
- Claiming Space, ‘Dialogue’ at St Saviours Hall CIC, Plymouth, Apr 2024
- InstinctUK Gallery at ArchiLink Event at Market Hall, Plymouth, Feb 2024
- Minerva Cafe, Plymouth, May 2023
- Artmill Gallery and Framing Centre, Plymouth, Apr 2023
- Instinct Pop-up Gallery, Plymouth, Apr 2023
- THG Open 2025, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton, July - August 2025
- Artist in Residence at Ocean Studios, Plymouth, May - June 2025
- ‘Artober’ Art Festival at Royal William Yard, Plymouth, Oct - Nov 2024
- InstinctUK Gallery at ‘Intersections’ runway event, Plymouth, Oct 2024
- ‘What Artists Wear’ Window Display at Blue Rinse, Manchester, Sept - Oct 2024
- Claiming Space, ‘Editions’, Collab with Instinct and Print in Action, Plymouth, Aug 2024
- Artemis Collective at Manor Street Galleries, Plymouth, Jul 2024
- Graduate Show at Arts University Plymouth, Plymouth, Jun 2024
- Claiming Space, ‘Dialogue’ at St Saviours Hall CIC, Plymouth, Apr 2024
- InstinctUK Gallery at ArchiLink Event at Market Hall, Plymouth, Feb 2024
- Minerva Cafe, Plymouth, May 2023
- Artmill Gallery and Framing Centre, Plymouth, Apr 2023
- Instinct Pop-up Gallery, Plymouth, Apr 2023
EXPERIENCE:
- Blossoming Stories Community Engagement Project, Plymouth, 2025
- Artist in Residence, Real Ideas Organisation, Plymouth, 2024 - ongoing
- Exhibition coordination, Plymouth, 2023 - ongoing
- Co-founder of Claiming Space, 2024 - ongoing
- Volunteer at Print in Action, Ocean Studios, Plymouth, 2024
- Volunteer Exhibition Assistant at Mirror Gallery, Plymouth, 2024
- Internship at Kurt Jackson and The Jackson Foundation, Penzance, 2023
- Placement at Double Elephant Print Studio, Exeter, 2023
- Blossoming Stories Community Engagement Project, Plymouth, 2025
- Artist in Residence, Real Ideas Organisation, Plymouth, 2024 - ongoing
- Exhibition coordination, Plymouth, 2023 - ongoing
- Co-founder of Claiming Space, 2024 - ongoing
- Volunteer at Print in Action, Ocean Studios, Plymouth, 2024
- Volunteer Exhibition Assistant at Mirror Gallery, Plymouth, 2024
- Internship at Kurt Jackson and The Jackson Foundation, Penzance, 2023
- Placement at Double Elephant Print Studio, Exeter, 2023