Statement

I have been practising as a mixed media artist since graduating in Fine Art from the University of Hull, Scarborough Campus, in 2003.   Currently, I am a studio holder at Roscoe Artspace, and have resided here since November 2004.

My work is created using an eclectic mix of media - I combine acrylic paint, inks, wax, found objects and other materials from everyday life.   My inspiration is taken from the world around us - our lives are spent amongst a bewildering clutter of sights, sounds, events and encounters with people, which are reflected through my collage paintings.

Images, words and objects coexist in my work to create a freedom that I find cannot be given through paint alone.   I strive to find beauty and instil a fresh life into what others have discarded.   Collage offers a unique excitement through its tactile versatility and ability to subvert meanings, having significance to myself on both an aesthetic and a personal level.   The actual application of this medium mirrors the layering of my thoughts, ideas and experiences.

Together with producing my studio work for exhibiting, I take private and public commissions.   I am available for both running and assisting art workshops, as I am NOCN accredited to Level Two in Community Art Skills.

Exhibitions

March-April 2006: 'Servant of the Sun', Blands Cliff Gallery, Scarborough
Oct-Jan 2006: 'Christmas Show' Blands Cliff Gallery, Scarborough

Nov-Dec 2005: 'Winter Open 2005' Saltburn Art Gallery, Saltburn
July-Sept 2005: 'YMCA Art Exhibition' YMCA, Scarborough
May-June 2005: 'Beauty in Age' Blands Cliff Gallery, Scarborough
May 2005: 'YCOS 2005 Preview' Duggleby's Auction Room, Whitby
Oct-Jan 2005: 'Christmas Show' Blands Cliff Gallery, Scarborough

Nov 2004: 'InSiders' ArtLink ExChange Gallery, Hull
July-Sept 2004: 'Inspired by the Box Man' Surface Gallery, Nottingham

June 2003: 'An Art of Our Own' the.gallery@oxo, London
May-June 2003: 'Degree Show' Hull University, Scarborough Campus

Solo shows

April-June 2005: Coffee Lounge Exhibition, Scarborough Art Gallery

Forthcoming Events

May 2006 Taster Exhibition for Open Studios - Duggleby's Auction Room, Whitby
June 2006 North Yorkshire Open Studios 2006 at Roscoe Artspace
June 2006 Hub Exhibition for NYOS '06 - Mercer Gallery, Harrogate

May 2006 to Present - Community Education Services, Scarborough

Working as an Art and Craft Teacher for 'Young Mums to Be' group

March 2006 - Commission by a-n The Artists Information Company

The brief was to organise the itinerary for a day trip around arts organisations and a networking lunch for artists visiting Scarborough from the North East.   This event was part of a-n's NAN Programme (Networking Artists Networks).

Nov to Dec 2005 - Training for Real, Chrysalis Arts & CREATE
Public Art Training Project for North Yorkshire Artists

A ten-day placement creating a series of site specific temporary installations as part of Scarborough's Festival of Light.   This culminated in [drift] - a collaborative film, sound and light installation at Woodend Museum, Scarborough.

June 2005: Yorkshire Coast Open Studios 2005 (Roscoe Artspace)

March 2004 to June 2004: ArtLink ExChange, Hull

Short-term work placement as Gallery Co-Ordinator. Duties included:

Contact

Mobile 07929 710 120
E-mail Katie
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