Biography
I am a research-led mixed media artist, curious about the psychology of touch and play. This curiosity has guided my interest in creating tactile objects for the benefit of the user, whether that is visual, mental or physical. Visuotactility is the main drive for my designs; exploring with my hands is equally as important as exploring with my eyes. Living alongside nature, in the Cotswolds, Devon and Cornwall, has inspired me to use tactile natural forms as starting points within my work.
I focus my creative practice largely on casting techniques, working with various materials, such as glass, fine metals and rubbers to transform artefacts into objects with unexpected qualities. Having some experience with jewellery-making I have combined these skills together to create a collection of playful jewellery.
Industry Experience
3D Design Crafts Graduate Show, July 2022
Studio 11, Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth
New Designers, June 2022
Business Design Centre, London
Jewellery Collaboration, January - June 2021
I designed and made a collection of sample jewellery, to complement fashion graduate Mia Cooper's clothing collection and branding.
Dis/place Exhibition, February 2019
Leadworks, Plymouth
Body Space Narrative Exhibition, February 2019
PS1, Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth
Kaleidoscope Collection, May 2017
Ian Taylor, No.15 Great Pulteney, Bath
Following the completion of my Foundation degree at Falmouth University, my final body of work was purchased by the Kaleidoscope Collection, to be exhibited in one of their hotel suites in Bath.
Art Foundation Graduate Show, May 2017
Foundation Building, Falmouth University, Falmouth.