In 2001, using dictionary definitions, found language and well known quotations, I created and distributed a series of leaflets in Stratford upon Avon, my birthplace and where I lived. Each leaflet contains a distinct theme – consumption, prejudice, objectification and art itself. The idea of low-fi creation of work for the public realm and outside …
Finale Night: Thursday 8th December 5-7pm Place your bids by 6pm! I have been invited to produce some work for the MMU 5.8 x 4.1 Exhibition to help raise funds for the year 3 Embroidery students. This exhibition has a twist… with artists being asked to anonymously produce a piece of work the size of a …
STOP PRESS: Santa is officially visiting this Saturday’s Craft Fair at Inspire – Saturday 3rd December 12-4 – so don’t miss out on your chance to meet him and have your photo taken to take home and remember your visit. He’ll be arriving to a super duper grotto at Inspire at around Midday, so come …
Santa coming to Inspire Craft Fair THIS SATURDAY!!! Read More »
Please come down this Saturday, 3rd December, 12-4 and support the wonderful crafters and artists at Levenshulme’s gorgeous Inspire. The Fair will host a special visit from Santa, plus lots of local, hand-made and beautiful goods in time for Christmas, which is only round the corner. Hope you can make it. STOP PRESS: WIN A …
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I am frequently asked about why I use words in my artworks. I love language – its construction, its foibles and the complex layers of meaning that can lie within a single phrase or sentence. In 2000 I did an art foundation course and it was then that I started making work with text – …
Following the success of the Buy Art Fair, I will be holding two Open Studios at my home studio on 23rd November & 1st December: 4-7pm. Please drop by and take a look at more of my work, if you’ve seen it before, or some of my work if you haven’t.
Owing to a venue change over each of the last three years there has been some confusion about the location of the venue for this year’s fair, so here’s a description: Address: Quay House Quay Street Manchester M3 3BE If you get lost find the Opera House – Quay House is to the left of …
This week sees the fourth Buy Art Fair, taking place at Spinningfields in Manchester. If you’re in the market for some high quality art at an affordable price then this is the place for you. Galleries and individual artists from across the country are coming together to show you the very best in original and …
4 Week Class Starting September 5th This class will run every Monday evening for 4 weeks, for beginners and those who have some experience of drawing and painting. The course will introduce you to the basics of acrylic painting, making use of sketching, investigations in colour and a range of techniques to develop your own …
Artwork in Acrylic, inspired by the bright lights of the city of Manchester, with reference to the environmental impact we have on our landscape. In vibrant colours, the piece encourages closer inspection, drawing in the viewer and tempting a touch. £135