I am a visual artist who works with a range of media including textiles, sculpture, found and discarded objects, performance, installation, and social engagement. I came quite unexpectedly and late to the world of art and making, having has a long career in the health and social care sector.

This has had a profound influence on my creative practice much of which explores and questions issues that are really important to me and common to us all . Issues such as how we live in the world with each other, how we value what we have, the impact of the environment upon our lives, how we can psychologically defend ourselves in this complex world and our experience as women of ageing in contemporary society.

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Although textiles are my first love and solace, I am increasingly interested in involving others in my projects. By inviting others to contribute, art encourages people to explore their own responses, promotes discussion and fosters a sense of community.

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Group Exhibitions

2024   The Circus in the End of Year showcase: Emerge Artist Residency, Bath

2004    Relief in The Time of her Life IV’: House of Smalls Gallery, Edinburgh

2004    Endurance in Moral Fibre: House of Smalls Gallery, Edinburgh

2024    Sugar and Spice in 'Guts and Girls': Fringe Arts Bath, Bath

2024   Lunaria in 'Between the Lines': House of Smalls Gallery, Chipping Camden.

2023   Lunaria in the Bath Open Prize: 44AD Gallery, Bath

 2023     Aquaesulis: Bargehouse, London

2023    Life and Death in Stray Threads and Sludge: Fringe Arts Bath, Bath 

2023    Work in Progress: Bath Artist’s Studios, Bath

2023    Sweary Duster: Twelve Taps Gun Bar, Whitstable

2022    Enduring Memories: Easter Gardens, Bristol

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2021    Space.204: Public exhibition in Bath 

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Solo Exhibitions

2024:    Instructions Not Included: Kit Form Gallery, Jamaica Street, Bristol. BS2 8JP

2022    I’m Bricking it: The Street, Locksbrook Campus, Bath Spa University

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Performances
2022   Witness: offstage II, Unstable Monuments, The Old Magistrates Court, Bristol
 

Residencies

2023--25  Emerge Artist  Residency Programme, Bath Spa University. 

Education

2024--25    East Bristol Contemporary Day School​

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2020–23    First Class,  BA Hons Creative Arts Practice: Bath Spa, Bath   

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2018–20    Fashion and Textile Foundation Degree: (yr.1) Bristol School of Art

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2013–15    Level 2 Certificate in Design and Craft, Stitched Textiles (Embroidery): City and Guilds

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2004–06    MSc  Leadership and Organisation of Public Services : University of West of England

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