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My work is based on my exploration of liquid and space; the significance of each term and the relationship between them.
As a mixed media artist I engage with the process of making, working predominantly in 3D. I create sculptures and installations, combining the traditional materials of ceramic and glass along with modern materials such as resin, acrylic and fibreglass.

My particular fascination surrounds the transformative properties of glass to liquefy during kiln firing. By exploiting these characteristics, I use heat, gravity and the viscosity of the hot glass to define space through the movement of liquid. On cooling, these kiln formed sculptures provide a tangible record of the event. I am constantly recording the process through digital images which often generate surprising results creating work in its own right.

Process and experimentation play a critical part in my practice as I continually try to combine incompatible materials and to push boundaries.

	Porcelain and Glass Ceramic Review Nov/Dec 2007

Innovative and resourceful artist able to respond imaginatively in a group and on an individual basis effecting a professional presentation of work. Excellent communicator with the ability to enthuse and inspire artistically through interaction within the community. I have been an active member of Artfusion North, a group of locally based artists, since its inception in 2006 with a role as Gallery Officer. Being part of Artfusion North is serving as a catalyst to inspire me to push personal boundaries within my own art practice whilst working cohesively within a strong group framework. I have recently been accepted as Licentiate Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and exhibited my work in Designer Crafts 2008 exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London in January 2008.

Sept 2004 to June 2007.                        BA (Hons) Fine Art
Bradford School of Art, Bradford.          Grade: First

Sept 2001 to June 2004.                        BTec Diploma in Art and Design
Keighley College, Keighley.                   Grade: Distinction

Art Workshop Leader
Oct 2004 to present.
Self employed working with West Yorkshire Playhouse, Bradford Education and Keighley College.
Delivering art workshops throughout Bradford District and West Yorkshire to Primary Schools and organizations including Cubs, Beavers, Brownies and Guides.
Responsibilities include;

Planning, organising resources and delivering mixed media workshops
Liaising with individual schools to assess requirements
Adapting workshops to comply with ability/needs of children

Providing children with the opportunity to broaden their creative repertoire
To produce individual and group work in a variety of media
Week spent as artist in residence at Mornington Primary School, Bingley working with the
whole school to produce a series of banners to be hung in the hall.