| I work with found materials and paper. Old letters, clothing teabags to create pieces which take the form of hangings, three dimensional objects and installations.
I have an Honours Degree in Fine Art and gained further practical experience through long-term studies in Japan and Canada (supported by the Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship and the Japan Foundation). A British Council Award to Canada allowed further research into art organisations re-using found materials. I enjoy the challenge of working on site-specific projects either for temporary or permanent installation for indoor and outdoor spaces. I often work in collaboration with other artists, performers and the broader community both in the U.K. and overseas. Commissions include work for hospitals, art centres and with regional councils. Projects undertaken focus on environmental/social issues and are usually of a participatory nature.
I offer slide talks on Japanese Papermaking and Textiles as well as workshops where I adapt ideas for use with found materials and materials appropriate for school use.
More recently, a Personal Development Award from the Arts Council England, South East has allowed further research for forthcoming exhibitions and projects. I am investigating the combination of textiles and paper with photographs, computer imaging, directly with drawing and also photocopy exploration.
By combining the advantages of new technology with textile and paper based work I am continuing to push the boundaries between tradition and innovation and extend further my visual vocabulary
In addition to free-lance projects in the community I teach at Degree level as well as run a course for Adults with Learning Difficulties at Adult Education. I believe the process of making should be as accessible as possible, focusing on an exchange of ideas, skills and experiences
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