About me

Fine art graduate with only educational experience. BTEC in Photography and art history. Working at Lush and self teaching pottery in my free time.

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Projects

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  Natural FormA very classic project to embark on. I chose the human body as a muse; inspired by Edward Weston I wanted to make the bodies a little less identifiable and focus on form and texture.
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  PracticumThis was a project in university. Aimed at developing our exhibition skills. We were grouped into unfamiliar groups and then set off searching for a location, creating advertisement, raising money and content creating. I was in charge of social media and during this project researched SEO to help me boost my visibility. I created a Facebook page, instagram and Tumblr website. These were updated daily on the build up to the show. I also designed the catalogue which you see below. Middlebsrough is
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  Artificial Degree ShowA multi faceted degree show at the end of a three year degree, my work was based on consumption, tactility and industry. I created large prints of my clay objects and obsessed over their texture/shape. The room was full of small objects, forcing the viewer inside and close to my sculptures. I utilised the whole room below eye level and really enjoyed this challenge. We had to decide amongst ourselves which room we were going to use. Our University building was the only option and so we had to di

Work history

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RetailLUSH UK
Dec 2018Middlesbrough, United KingdomPart Time
Retail work, in-depth Product Knowledge required, passion for ethics in animal/ecological/human rights. Also hosting children's parties. Dealing with tills/restock/selling etc.

Skills

• Exhibition Design
• Pottery
• Photography
• DIY
• Retail
• 3D Casting
• Sculpting

Education

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BA Fine Art- First Class Honours Teesside University
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Several exhibitions were planned by students, locally and at the biscuit factory in London. Development of art knowledge and 'what art is' through education and shared experience. Weekly visiting artist lectures and contextual studies. Learned many basic skills here, Plaster casting, resin pouring, aluminium casting, wood working, using several heavy machines, welding, sonic cutting, iron bending.
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BTEC Extended Diploma in PhotographyCleveland College of Art & Design
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Developed skills in use of digital and analogue cameras. B&W Film development and printing. Using Studios and cameras such as Hasselblad and D5. Cameraless Photography skills. Broadened my general Art knowledge.