About me

I work both as an artist and a gallerist. My job as a gallery manager at Darl-e and the Bear is to ensure the smooth running of the gallery, organise exhibitions and events, liaise with artists and curators, maintain our online promotion and build relationships with new and existing clients. During my time at Darl-e and the Bear, we have exhibited at a number of Art Fairs including London Art Fair in January 2023 and have worked with both established and emerging artists on a variety of exciting in-house exhibitions. ARTIST STATEMENT: My work is centred around unspoken emotions and quiet inner lives. Created from my own staged photographs of models, it is often a response to memories, relationships and personal crisis. Through composition, cropping and reversing the image, I strive to convey an uneasy narrative that shines a light on subtle feelings that often hide in the shadows. With hints to another era, my figures live in a world that is both nostalgic and present. I sit on the fence between painting and drawing - feeling that ‘painting’ better describes my process but knowing that ‘drawing’ is my method of creation. My training as an illustrator as well as my time working as a memorial artist (hand etching onto granite) have cemented the importance of line and mark making in my practice. A combination of thick, harsh scribbles and precise, light touches alongside a unique translation of colour are the voices used to tell my stories.

QuestionsProjectsExperienceTeam

• I’m looking for Oxfordshire based actors and models to help inspire some new artwork. I don’t have a massive budget but will pay :-)
• Looking for an animator to collaborate with for some personal projects!

Projects

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  Creative Social Media Content for Clive ChristianI was approached by Clive Christian to create some animations and illustrations for their social media as part of the launch of their latest perfume - Crab Apple Blossom.
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  ShellsPersonal piece inspired by the sea.
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  Theatre IllustrationSelf directed illustrations inspired by the theatre.
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  Poster for the Netflix remake of 'Rebecca'My entry for the Little White Lies creative brief.
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  Isolation ObjectsA short series of still life images created during lockdown... Based on objects from around my house...
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  LutherPersonal project inspired by the BBC series 'Luther' starring Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson.

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Projects credited in

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  Oxford Doodle ClubIn August 2019, I launched a new art group called Oxford Doodle Club, following on from Geo Law's Doodle Club which was based in Sheffield for two years. The Oxford Doodle Club was set up by Mat Roff (an Oxford-based illustrator), Laura Hope (an Oxford-based illustrator) and Alex Moore (a London-based illustrator) to encourage artists and enthusiasts, both young and old to meet up once a month and discover the city of Oxford together. As freelancers, we tend to find it difficult to meet people

Work history

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Gallery ManagerDarl-e and the Bear
Jun 2021United KingdomPart Time
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IllustratorSelf Employed
Mar 2018Oxford, United KingdomFreelance

Skills

• Portrait Artist
• Contemporary Arts
• Project Management
• Art Galleries
• Exhibition Curation
• Exhibition Planning
• Art Exhibitions
• Event Logistics
• PR Strategy
• Copywriting

Education

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(BA) IllustrationCardiff School of Art & Design
Nov 2012 - Jul 2015Cardiff, United Kingdom

Awards

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Award for ExcellenceThe De Laszlo Foundation
Awarded for ‘Micheal’ which was exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2022
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Best Memorial in ShowNAMM Craftex
Awarded for my granite memorial of Debbie Reynolds which was displayed at the NAMM Craftex show.

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