About me.
I graduated BA Hons in Contemporary Art Practice at Gray’s School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, in 2016 I also hold an MA Hons degree in History of Art from the University of Edinburgh. My interests in both History of Art and Contemporary Art Practice are evident in my use of classical art forms alongside contemporary concepts and methods, symbols and narratives.
I love making images that are bold and colourful, with a sense of humour. My aim is for the work to evoke emotion or make an impact. I am primarily an image maker, and I also love to play with words. I explore poetry and spoken word as a way of enriching the visual impact of my work. Writing has become a supportive tool for me to express or explore more deeply the themes and concepts I work with, and to reflect on what I make.
EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2024 - ‘SQUARING UP’ Exhibition, Aberdeen Artists Society at Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen
2023 - ‘COLOURS’ Exhibition, Aberdeen Artist’s Society at Milton Art Gallery, Banchory
2022 - shortlisted for the John Byrne Award - Annual Shortlist 2021 -22
2022 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s Exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery
2020 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s online exhibition
2018 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s Exhibition at Haddo House, Aberdeenshire
2018 - Flesh on the Bones, Performance – Live Art event, The Anatomy Rooms, Aberdeen
2018 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s Exhibition at Duff House, Banff
2017 - Grey Area: SPAM art Collective exhibition, Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh
2017 - Artless: SPAM art Collective exhibition, Hatch, Belmont Street, Aberdeen
2017 - The Mind and Memory Art Show, Aberdeen Dementia Resources Centre, Aberdeen
2016 - SPAM Art Collective, first pop-up exhibition, InkDividual Tattoo Studio, Aberdeen
2016 - Grays School of Art Degree Show, BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice, Aberdeen
2016 - Look Again Festival, Commission Award: The Diabolical Dance, Aberdeen
2016 - Rapid: VAU Gallery, Vienna: Gray’s School of Art group exhibition
2015 - Flux: Contemporary Art Practice (Gray’s School of Art), group exhibition, The Anatomy Rooms, Aberdeen
2015 - Experimental Order: Contemporary Art Practice (Gray’s School of Art) group exhibition, Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
2014 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s Annual Exhibition: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
2014 - NEOS, North East Open Studios, SOMART group exhibition at South Meiklemoss, Collieston
2013 - NEOS, North East Open Studios, SOMART group exhibition at South Meiklemoss, Collieston
2014 - Solo Exhibition, Ellon Coffee Shop
2012 - Aberdeen Artists Society’s Annual Exhibition, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen