Artist Statement
I am a freelance multimedia artist based in Sheffield. I was previously a hands on research scientist working in the field of genetics and reproductive health, and that is probably the reason that I am especially interested in different ways of looking and analysing. My artwork is usually clustered around a central idea and my intention is to include the viewer in a process of both cognitive association and visual recognition. I use a variety of materials and processes such as transparent surfaces, digital manipulation, video, found objects, slide projection, transfer techniques, drawing and painting. Anything that will do the job really.
CV & Education
Qualifications and training
- 2000 - BA 1st (Hons) Fine Art, Sheffield Hallam University
- 1992 - Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Sheffield Polytechnic
- 1988 - M.Sc. Clinical Genetics, Birmingham University
- 1968 - B.Sc. 2.1 (Hons) Zoology, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Solo exhibitions
- 2011 - 'fourth most common' third generation , The Wedge Gallery, Lichfield, Staffordshire
- 2007 - 'Fallopian', Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, D Space Gallery
- 2006 - 'fourth most common' second generation , Persistence Works, Sheffield
- 2003 - 'Lido', Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough
- 2003 - 'The marriage of art and science', Brown Street, Sheffield
- 2000 - 'Capability', Library Artspace, Saffron Walden
Group exhibitions
- 2021 Yorkshire Makers Inspired by Yorkshire Writers, Creative Arts Hub, Mirfield
- 2018 - The Mystery of the North, Dean Clough
- 2017 - In Praise of Libraries, Bank Street Gallery, Sheffield
- 2013 - Synthesis, Victoria Warehouse Hotel, Manchester
- 2013 - 4th Sheffield International Artist's Book Prize, Bank Street Gallery, Sheffield
- 2013 - International Postcard Show, Surface Gallery, Nottingham
- 2012 - Bar Lane Gallery,York
- 2011 - Crunchtime : Artists Responses to Global Issues, New Schoolhouse Gallery, York
- 2010 - Hybrid Art and Science Exhibition, Persistence Works, Sheffield
- 2010 - Hybrid Art and Science Exhibition, Institute of Arts Gallery, Sheffield
- 2010 - 'Cells to music', Persistence Works, Sheffield
- 2004 - 'Memories, Dreams' , Lescar Project, Sheffield
- 2003 - 'Suspended', Workstation, Sheffield
- 2001 - 'Be my Valentine .......', Persistence Works, public art space, Sheffield
- 2000 - 'Up North', Leeds City Art Gallery
- 2000 - 'f = degrees of freedom', Sheffield Hallam University
Curated projects
- 2010 - Hybrid Art and Science Exhibition, Butcher Works Gallery, Sheffield
- 2010 - Hybrid Art and Science Exhibition, Persistence Works, Sheffield
- 2010 - Hybrid Art and Science Exhibition, Sheffield Institute of Arts Gallery
Artist talks
- 2012 - 'The Non-Identical Identical Twins' Project Space, Leeds
- 2011 - 'Why I am Me and You are You' Whitworth Gallery, Manchester
- 2011 - 'Nearly but not Quite' Representing the Contentious, Shoreditch Town Hall, London
- 2009 - Why I Am Me and You Are You, Arts Council England, Dewsbury, Yorkshire
Workshops and Residencies
- 2008 - Painting Chromosomes workshop Barnsley Academy
- 2006 - 'The man who wanted to know everything' workshops associated with the Leonarda da Vinci drawings, Leeds City Art Gallery, Leeds
- 2007 - Documentation of 'Take One Picture', Balby Central Primary School, Doncaster
- 2006 - 'Eat Well, Grow Tall' , Birley Spa Community Primary School, Sheffield
- 2005 - 'Playing with pictures' 9 month residency with staff and children, introduction of creative digital imaging into the core curriculum, Balby Central Primary School, Doncaster
- 2003 - 'Art 4 Science' , Oakwood Technical College, Rotherham
Private commissions
- 2007 - 'Butcher Works' , Private flat, Butcher Works, Sheffield
- 2006 - 'Number 30', Private house, Sheffield
Public commissions
- 2015 - 19 Website design and ongoing artwork commissioned by Reading Sheffield
- 2013 - Epiconcept illustrations commissioned by COST
- 2012 - Publication for Gemini commissioned by COST
- 2011 - Gemini illustrations commissioned by European Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST)
- 2005 - 'fourth most common' commissioned by Arts Council England for the conference 'Terms of Engagement' in collaboration with the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, York University
- 2004 - 'The Restoration of Hope', Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
- 2002 - 'Reflect on this', Clinical Chemistry Dept, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
Projects
- 2016 - Mother and Child (responses to the Boyd Colletion)
- 2009 - Art and Science Collaboration in Yorkshire : a review, Arts Council England Yorkshire, Sheffield
- 2009 - Hybrid Art and Science Networking Association (Northern Arts and Science Network) co-founder, Arts Council England Yorkshire , Northern England
- 2010 - Switch Off When You Leave, site specific project, Jessop West Exhibition Space, Sheffield