Artists statement

In my work am looking to explore the place of the human in the context of scientific doctrine.

I initially studied Biochemisty at Oxford University as I was fascinated by trying to understand the building blocks of life, and this search for truth and understanding has translated through to my art practice.

I have been exploring concepts such as the Digital Theory of the Universe and the emergence of complexity; self determination in the context of inherent nature and the role environment plays on decision points; perceptions of self and physical boundaries; ancestry, parent-child relationships and the nature-nurture debate; the nature of scientific discovery from both a process perspective and an analysis of personal motivations; macro-micro parallels; the role of geometry and mathematical harmonies in use of space.

I am also interested in the relevance of the aesthetic beauty and traditional methods of figurative sculpture to contemporary art practice. I continue to enjoy the process of figure sculpture; I am fascinated by trying to understand the physiology and structure of a figure, and how to make these insights apparent in the sculpture. Yet I still struggle with the relevance of representations of the body to a contemporary audience in the context of the history of 3-dimensional art since the 1960s.

In the next stage of my work I hope to continue with both the above aspects of my practice and potentially investigate further how they can complement each other. I am also interested in looking into the role Science plays in today’s society as the new religion. There seems to be a huge lack of understanding of science and a resulting blind belief which is in total contradiction to the nature of science. My practice also seems to be developing into an investigatory research process, where the work documents the journey I am going on. I look forward to where this journey will take me next.

CV

Education
2001 – 2004: The Art Academy – Non-Accredited Diploma in Fine Art (Sculpture)
2001: Ateliers Terre et Feu (Paris) – Studied figure sculpture under Mr Breton
1997 - 2000: Various evening and part-time courses including Central St Martins and Iain Armstrong life classes

1993 – 1997: Oxford University – BA Hons Biochemistry
1993 Studied figure painting at the Académie de Port-Royal (Paris)
1992 A’Level Art Grade A
1990 GCSE Art (Drawing and Painting) – Grade A
1990 GCSE Art (3 Dimensional Studies) – Grade A
1986 – 1992 Studied under Ann James at The Chelsea Pottery

Awards
2008 Awarded a 2 year Bursary by the Royal British Society of Sculptors
2007 Selected for the Tihany International Postgraduate Program, Hungary, in association with Goldsmiths College, London & The Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts
2006 Selected for the Studio Group 401 ½ Studios run by Michael Haynes

Exhibitions
2006-08 401 ½ Open Studio
2004 The Art Academy, Southwark – Diploma Show
2004 Mill Dene Sculpture Garden – Group Summer Show
2004 McKinsey Summer Exhibition – Group show
2004 Orleans House Gallery – The Figure and the Face (Curated Group Show)
2002 & 2003 The Art Academy, Waterloo – The Art Academy Show
2002 & 2003 The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea
2002 Art in Action, Oxford
2002 The Start Gallery, Fulham – Group show (Sculptures)
1999 Iain Armstrong Gallery, Fulham – Group show (Drawings and Paintings)
1993 Académie de Port-Royal, Paris – End of year show
1990 Chelsea Town Hall – Group show (Ceramic sculptures)

Commisions
2007 The Go 4 It school award trophy, for HTI

Employed work
2007: Voluntary part time work at Royal British Society of Sculpture
2007: Consultancy contract with Participle (Documenting their work process)
2004 - 2007: Creative Pioneer Project Manager at NESTA (contract and part-time)
2002 - 2003: Marcel Web Manager at Wimbledon School of Art (part-time)
1997 - 2001: Project Manager at Clarity IBD Ltd / Proxicom Inc (Internet and eBusiness consultancy)