My work depicts objects or motifs used as symbols to convey personal experiences. I generally use materials which are at my disposal and are readily available, some of which may not be associated or typical to that used in conventional artwork. From a sculptural background I now work in 2D as well as 3D and feel both inform and enhance the other. I find 3D elements in my drawings which leads me to consider transferring to the round. 

I handle media in such a way which often allows the properties to speak for themselves instead of being forced to comply to tradition. 

My next series of work will capture the features within nature which suggests sores or scars. I will begin to work from my own photographs which tend to be abstract in themselves to recreate the textures and colours which contrast with shape and line. My aim is to suggest the pain inflicted upon our natural world to evoke sympathy from the viewer. 

A graduate from Glasgow School of Art in 1995, I am now a Principal Teacher of Art and Design and have been working in education for 16 years. Prior to this I was a community artist and have been producing my own work since graduating, continuously exhibiting in various group exhibitions as well as solo exhibitions when available to do so. 

EMPLOYMENT

Youth Worker 1995 – 1997

Freelance Community Artist 1995 – 2005, based at Dalhousie Ceramic Studios and WASPS

Freelance Community Arts Co-ordinator 2002 – 2006

Crafts Development Officer, West Kilbride Craft and Design Town 2005 - 2006

NQT 2006 – 2007

Teacher of Art and Design Speyside High School 2006 – 2014

Principal Teacher of Art and Design (Acting) Keith Grammar 2014 - 2017

Principal Teacher of Art and Design Milnes High School 2017 – current position

EXHIBITIONS

Moray Arts Centre 2014

Elgin Library 2015

Moray Arts Centre Winter Exhibition 2016

Elgin Museum 2017

The Good Spirits 2018

Atholl Gallery 2022

Atholl Gallery Summer 2023

Speybank Studio October 2023

Glenfiddich Distillery (pending)