Projects
- Untitled- 175x155cmUsing the words sinister, beauty and sublime as a range to traverse, there’s an exploration of projection, identity and reflection in my painting. I did not draw from particular thoughts other than the pretext of my practise of exploring the range mentioned, mainly considering technical elements, creating a projection and a conversation with myself post completion. The work becomes about what it insinuates about myself and what I see projected in the painting, bringing about thoughts on vulnerab
- Killing time- 105x90cmDrawing on memories and current affairs, this painting touches on youth culture and nostalgia. As a kid growing up, my memories are filled with playing outside, especially football to kill boredom, being in a household with no tv. The fine lines in my area of falling into the wrong crowd can be simple boredom, the lack of anything to do in an underdeveloped area can often lead to falling in with the wrong people. Thinking of too much time as a dangerous thing, looking back I see my childhood act
Work history
Visual Arts AssiatantJerwood Arts
London, United KingdomPart Time
Youth Ambassador and Peer FacilitatorWhitechapel Gallery
London, United KingdomInternship
• Help in the planning of sessions with the gallery youth forum.
• Helping in projects such as facilitating the selection of artists ranging from emerging, mid-range to established artists who are to be hosted by myself and those in my position to facilitate an interview to the wider group and audience that will be conducted on a platform available to the public.
• Attend online safeguarding session to gain insight to working with youth and possible encounters with mental health issues.
• Lead and facilitate breakout sessions to accommodate covid rules and regulations.
• Attend briefs and debriefs for every session.
Skills
- Paint
- Painting
- Creative Arts
- Problem Solving
- Technical Production
- Fine Art
- DIY Projects
- Collaborating
- Art Buyer
- Art Criticism
Education
BA PaintingCamberwell College of Arts (UAL)
London, United Kingdom
Awards
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Jermey Cubitt PrizeJeremy Cubitt Prize
This prize was a nominated prize where contestants are nominated by the Whitechapel Gallery, Slade and Royal Academy of Arts who are judged by a panel to be granted the prize.