Biography
I was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex and currently live in Brighton.
I studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths. After 10 years in the London squatting scene I rented a flat, trained as a propmaker and then worked in the TV and theatre industries for 20 years, eventually specialising in children’s game shows as a games and set designer.
I have now returned to my roots as a fine artist and I am passionate about exploring socio-political environmental issues through my work.
I have always worked behind the scenes but in 2014, through my desire to make art that might 'change the world', I became a part of a forum theatre group, working in various roles.
In the last 2 years I have taken part in 2 facilitated nature immersion journeys Seeing Through Nature's Eyes and Call Of The Wild. In 2011 I completed a Permaculture Design course. I am very interested in working in areas that combine care for the environment, community and education.
Career History
2020
The Teddy Bears' Picnic at Sussex Prairies
The Paw People return for the whole season.
Rebel Boob for Speak Up Act Out at The Old Market and Brighton Fringe
Scenographer.
2018
Radical social practice at Fringe Arts Bath
Devised, curated and exhibited a version of The Teddy Bears Picnic within this group show.
2017
Outside In Parts 1 & 2 at Fringe Arts Bath
I showed two linked, site specific installations adapted from the Prairie Spirits show.
2016-2017
Tight Modern Gallery Site Manager for Creative Future
2016
The Vagina Monologues for Speak Up Act Out at The Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
Set and costume designer.
2016
Ghost Net Whale, Untangled, Creations for Cetaceans for World Cetacean Alliance
Created a mobile/sculpture using driftwood, 'ghost netting' and photography.
2015
Prairie Spirits at the Sussex Prairies.
I curated this family art show, building a site specific installation using photography and found objects exploring the idea of a world reclaimed by nature.
2014
I co-founded Speak Up Act Out a forum theatre group. We run workshops and produce shows exploring issues within society (such as male sexual abuse, homelessness, young criminals, family law suits and homophobia) focusing on marginal groups..
If you go down in the woods today… Brighton Fringe.
I conceived and curated this group art show for which I built an outdoor site specific installation, using donated soft toys and photography, aimed at encouraging a dialogue on humanity’s impact on the world.
Picnic at the prairies at the Sussex Prairies
The teddy bears had a summer holiday at the prairies.
2013
In The Beginning Was the End. Dreamthinkspeak. Associate designer.
2012
The Rest Is Silence. Dreamthinkspeak. Construction manager.
2002 – 2010
Raven. CBBC. Games and set designer. I worked from the original concept, on all aspects of design, with the producer to combine a children’s game show with a drama, creating an original format that won 2 BAFTAs. Completed 10 series and a spin off series.
1994-2010
During this period I worked as a production/set/games designer, art director, visual effects technician, model and prop maker for various companies (BBC, CBBC, Channel 4, Granada, Carlton, DHFX, Artem etc.).
1988-2002
Worked as a freelance artist, furniture maker, and interior designer.
Education
2019
Seeing Through Nature's Eyes, a year long nature immersion course with Cultivating Curiosity
2018
Call Of The Wild, a year long foundation in outdoor education leadership with Wildwise
DIY 15, Tiny Revolutions, a workshop hosted by LADA
2017
International theatre workshop with The Freedom Theatre, Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestine
DIY 14, Performing Landscapes, a residential workshop hosted by LADA
2016- 2019
Degree-level course in Social Science and Humanities with Free University Brighton
2014
Mymarc Volunteer Training Programme Supporting young people with learning disabilities/or autism to participate in art activities
2011
Permaculture Design Course, Sector 39, Llanfyllin Workhouse
1992
Diploma Propmaking, CSSD
1985-88
BA Fine Art, Goldsmiths College
1984
Art Foundation, Sir John Cass School of Art