About me
I am a London-based curator and researcher working within the fields of contemporary art, film and cultural studies. In 2009 I co-founded the curatorial project Mother Tongue driven by an interest in the intersection between art, design and issues of post-colonialism. Since 2009 we have curated exhibitions, film programs and discursive events for galleries, museums, film festivals and biennials. We have guest-curated for institutions and organisations in the UK, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Canada and the Caribbean. Alongside Mother Tongue's project work, I have been undertaking doctoral research with a specialisation in cultural studies and film.
I am passionate about the creative industries and their potential to affect social change. I am a highly organised and driven person. I believe no (wo)man is an island and often feel happiest when working with others as part of a team. I love meeting new people and bringing a good attitude to any potential new work experience.
Work history
Curator
Freelance
Mother Tongue is a research-led curatorial project formed by Tiffany Boyle and myself in response to individual periods of investigation in northern Scandinavia and West Africa. The project participated on the 2011/12 CuratorLab programme at Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design [Stockholm]. Mother Tongue produces exhibitions, film screenings and discursive events for a range of institutions and organisations, both nationally and internationally. We have produced exhibitions and events across the UK; Sweden; Finland; Iceland and the Caribbean.
Researcher
- Freelance
I was awarded a research grant to travel to Barbados and work with the cultural platform Fresh Milk in order to ascertain the opportunities for visual art practices across the Island. As a result of the research my colleague and I were awarded the ApexArt New York Annual Curation Prize.
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Skills
- Collaboration with Various Organisations
- Writing
- Art Curation
- Administration
- Concept Development and Generation
- Documentation
- Conceptual and Creative Thinking
- 2+ Years Event Production
- Event Organisation
- Analysing Data
Education
PHD Cultural StudiesUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
My theory based doctoral research examines the Arctic as a literal and symbolic white space, particularly representations of this within contemporary Black-British film. As part of my studies I have presented my research internationally, curated several contemporary art and film exhibitions, as well as organise discursive events and lectures.
Masters of Art Curation
- Stockholm, Sweden
One year international, self-directed, professional development programme housed within Konstfack, Stockholm and directed by International Curator Renee Padt.
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Awards
Franchise Program Winner 2015-16
An international jury of up to 200 individuals from a wide variety of professional backgrounds participate in a crowdsourced voting process to select original group exhibitions to be presented anywhere in the world outside of New York City as part of apexart’s program.Arts and Design Doctoral Research StudentshipUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
Three-year scholarship; fees and maintenance.+ Show more