Multimedia artist working in installation, visual imagery and sound whilst exploring identity politics. I am passionate about the development of sustainable urban solutions and the art industry's ability to provide a platform for education and innovation.
As part of my social action work I am a founding member of 'Conference for Change' which is an annually held conference discussing a pervasive social issue based in Edinburgh.
Projects
- Combatting Spiking In Conversation: A Round Table Discussion & Video SeriesThis event and video series facilitated the discussion of ways to tackle spiking, discussing short-term and long-term solutions as well as the culture which surrounds and perpetuates the spiking epidemic. Conference for Change moderated these discussions, speaking with The University of Edinburgh's Feminist Society, Crew 2000, Miss World, The Egalitarian, Girls Up and Girls Against.
- Conference for Change: Facing Food Poverty In EdinburghConference for Change's 2022 conference addressed food poverty in Edinburgh, discussing questions such as: What are the causes behind it? How can we tackle it? Should it be the role of the government or NGOs to carry the responsibility of addressing food poverty? The conference hosted a range of speakers ranging from the CEO of Edinburgh City Mission, President of The Hearty Squirrel Food Cooperative, Manager of City Strategies Edinburgh City Council, University of Edinburgh Programme Director
- ERROR 404, February 2021To adapt to lockdown measures, the MAFA cohort at the University of Edinburgh built an online exhibition, utilising the platform of Mozilla to create a virtual gallery space. For this exhibition I designed and built the MAFA2022 website. MAFA is a group of artists who specialise in a range of mediums including painting, sculpture, performance and video. The group is unique in both its variety of artistic practices and international background. The MA Fine Art programme is a hybrid of student
- The University of Edinburgh's Response to Asian Hate On CampusI am very proud to announce that the research and policy proposal paper I researched and wrote with The Buchanan Institute on 'Eradicating Asian Hate throughout the University of Edinburgh Campus', has been published. I am incredibly proud of my team, partnering with Racism Unmasked, to produce this paper which, based on empirical data gathered by us, addresses the necessary short-term and long-term reforms needed to be implemented on campus to improve channels of reporting, support and achieve
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Work history
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Co-FounderConference for Change
Edinburgh, United KingdomFull Time
Independently run and student organised annual conference discussing a pervasive social issue based in Edinburgh. I direct a team of activists who conduct research, run social media campaigns and organise events to discuss systemic issues within our communities.
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Research AssistantThe Buchanan Institute
- Edinburgh, United KingdomInternship
Writing policy for The Buchanan Institute as part of a research body leading a campaign at the University of Edinburgh to respond to an said in the elimination of acts of hate on campus and within the wider community.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Event Management
- Creative Campaigns
- Innovation Strategy
- Time Management
- Detail Orientated
- Analytical Skills
- Academic Writing
- Communication Skills
- Team Leadership
Education
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Fine Art (MAFA) The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I am a fifth year student of the Fine Art MA, a double major in Fine Art and History of Art. In my Fine Art practice I specialise in painting and sound art, creating large scale instillations. I utilise my knowledge of History of Art to inform my Fine Art practice and I am versed in Art History from the 9thc. - contemporary artwork.
I am predicted to graduate with a 1st Honours in May 2022.
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International BaccalaureateThe Cheltenham Ladies' College
- United Kingdom
IB: 39 Points
HL: Fine Art, History, English
SL: Spanish, Maths, Physics