Biography
23.12.1974
Languages: English, Dutch
Education:
University of Wolverhampton:
B.A Honours Degree: 3D Design, Sculptural Ceramics 1997-2002
Masters Degree, Fine Art: currently studying
Bridgnorth Endowed School:
A level's: Art and Design: C, Ceramics: B
Colton Hills School, Wolverhampton:
GCSE's: English Language C, English Literature C, Mathematics D, Science double award C,C, Geography C, History A, Physical Education C, Art and Design: A, Ceramics C
Relevant work experience
Creative Partnerships, Creative Practitioner. 2009/2010
Jointly curated Preface' Exhibition University of Wolverhampton 2009
Dudley Road, Community re-development Wolverhampton: Commissioned brick carving. 2009
University of Wolverhampton: Ceramic workshop provider. 2007 – 2009
University of Wolverhampton School of Art and Design: Disabled Student Support. 2004 - present
Wedgwood Museum Stoke on Trent: Archivist, 2008-2009
Bilston Craft Gallery: Clay workshop provider. 2008
St Mary’s Garden: Commissioned artist for mural. 2006
Bushbury Nursery Reggio Emilia School: Creative Practitioner.2005-2006
Reclame Makers Holland: Theme builder and artist. 1999-2001
Alcan International Couriers, International Courier 1999-2001
Wolverhampton Clubs for young people: Arts youth worker. 2003-2004
Beacon Centre for the Blind: Arts/Clay worker, voluntary position. 2001-2002
Hutton Interior Design: Fine artist. 1997-1999
Patshull Hall, Shropshire, Commissioned artist for Mural work.1998
Courses
O.C.N Personal Assistance Course: Access to Education and Effectiveness at work: Mental Health Awareness. October 2005
Basic British Sign Language. Certificate received August 2005
Deaf Awareness. Certificate received September 2005
Art Clay Silver Level 1 Certified. Certificate received September 2008
Beacon Centre for the Blind. Visual Impairment awareness.2002
Exhibitions and Galleries
Hatfield 2002
Ruford 2002
New Designers London 2002
Harbourne Gallery Birmingham 2002
Dare to be different gallery, Bewdley 2002
Cup and Saucer silent auction Exhibition , Bessont Gallery, University of Wolverhampton 2007
Lighthouse Gallery, Wolverhampton, 2008
Competition Winner and exhibition for the opening of the New Wedgwood Museum, Stoke on Trent. 2008.
Diverge, Wolverhampton 2008
Preface, Wolverhampton 2009
‘Art on the edge’ Cornwall Museum Turo. 2009
Art Medal exhibition, British Museum London competition prize winner 2009
Wedgwood Museum ‘Blue’ exhibition 2009
Lighthouse gallery 2009
Air-vallauris, small art objects exhibition, France 2009
‘Drawn in’ contemporary drawing exhibition. Sidcot Arts Centre Somerset. 2009
Forthcoming exhibtions:
Art Projects Wolverhampton June 2010 curated by Dr Alistair Payne
Broomhill Sculpture Exhibition and competition finalist June-Sept 2010