Icarus was an artwork that explored the tension between personal tragedy and the wider collective response to grief. And the way in which technology plays its part in bringing us closer together, while also simultaneously driving us into individual microcosms of self interest
Adventureland Final Show
I really wanted this work to be in a place where the public would have instant access to the work, and that the work could be seen in a place that you wouldn’t ordinarily find art.
Under the Skin
Rooted at the heart of any commission is the passion you have for telling a story. Creating a narrative that people can really engage with. My challenge for this commission was to produce artwork that explored the research that is being carried out in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Disease Research at Newcastle University. While also incorporating the impact upon real people’s lives.
The power of a Word
During my time with patients at Newcastle University we explored words that represent how they felt about Mitochondrial Disease. The list of words that they produced was very powerful and emotive.
Mito & Micro Fun
Each child produces work that is like a creative finger print. With their own little personalities shining through.
Tell me your Story
Patients from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research produced many of the images you will see in this blog post. We started the session by sitting down, having a cup of tea/coffee and we just had an informal chat. What arose from this chat was a conversation about how the condition affects them and their family and friends. What impact it has upon their daily lives, how they feel about the condition, how they feel about the research that is being carried out, what their hopes and dreams were for the future.
Inner Space Adventures
I find the process of using a microscope to photograph absolutely wonderful. You feel as though you are an explorer, travelling through inner space and looking for that magic moment when you will find the exact detail that you want to capture.
What are Mitochondria?
I know what you are thinking, what is Mitochondrial Disease, and in fact what are Mitochondria?? I was exactly the same and I had no idea how important Mitochondria are, that we all have them in our bodies and that we should make sure we take care of them!!
Newcastle University
The images in this post illustrate the most recent Newcastle University collection. I have used the same sterling silver techniques as previously applied to work produced over the last couple of years. The University have provided me with new images from their image archives to create this new and stunning collection. I have also taken…
Cuppa anyone!?
I have been lucky enough to be asked to work for Equal Arts in a residential care home in Newcastle upon Tyne . Using my visual art, design and print expertise we have produced a small collection of ceramic pieces for the newly refurbished dining area. The ceramic itself are found objects, but the floral…
Salon Art Prize 2012
It has been a mad race to the deadline but I have finally submitted my latest artwork for the Salon Art Prize. You will see images below of the final piece which was photographed yesterday in my gallery space. If you have something that you would like to submit the details of how to do…
The Art of Desire – Gallery of Wonder exhibit
In 2010 I applied to exhibit my work in a small unique space called The Gallery of Wonder. I met with Irene Brown who curates and runs the space on Newcastle Universities Campus. We discussed my work and in September 2010 I carried out a solo show called The Art of Desire. This was a…
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