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The Whalley Gallery
48 High Street
Holywood
County Down
BT18 9HX
t 028 9042 7529
f 028 9042 7490
m 077305 98616
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Education & Qualifications
2006-2009 University of Ulster (Belfast)
BA (HONS) Fine and Applied Art: First Class Honours
2005-2006 University of Ulster (Belfast)
Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design: Distinction
2003-2005 Friends School, Lisburn
A Level - Art and Design: A
A Level - Biology: A
A Level - Geography: A
1998-2003 Laurelhill Community College, Lisburn
9 GCSE's
D/A Science, R.E: A*
Maths, English, Art and Design: A
Geography, English Literature: B
French: D
Teaching Experience/Placements
August 2009 Demonstrator
3 days as Demonstrator at Craft FEST 09.
November 2007 Technician/Workshop Leader
2 days as a technician / workshop leader in Victoria College Grammar School, Belfast.
Exhibitions
October 2009 Royal Ulster Academy Annual Show
September 2009 Salamander Gallery Opening Exhibition
August 2009 Arts Society of Ulster, Annual Show
July 2009 Deput 09, Space Craft
June 2009 Degree Show, University of Ulster, Belfast
June 2006 Foundation Studies Final Show, University of Ulster, Belfast
Awards
March 2010 Young Artist of the Year Award
Lisburn Arts Advisory Commitee
August 2009 Outstanding Student of the Year Award
Royal Ulster Academy
Publications
March 2010 The Ulster Star
March 19th, page 30
August 2009 Homes and Lifestyle Magazine
Issue 34, page 93
Written Statement
I neither attempt to depict realism nor idealism, rather to capture an expression in response to a pose and the private moment between artist and model; artist and studio. With particular focus on light, composition and colour I aim to translate a sense of intimacy between these relationships from private to public. Furthermore, situating the poses within the context of my studio gives the viewer a voyeuristic insight.
The colours and the fluidity of my technique, whereby layers are contemplated and drips are formed results in some uninhibited occurrences. These sustain a sense of freedom by transferring some of my control to the medium, subsequently creating a balance between realism and expressionism.
A substantial influence within this series of work resides in the marble sculptural work of Rodin. He creates dynamic contrasts between smooth modelled surfaces emerging from within a rough block of marble. Similarly in my compositions, the distinction between the highlighted surfaces of the model hidden within shadows correlates to a dualism of exposure and concealment.
The application of paint, combined with the models submissive body-language and application of light creates an atmosphere of vulnerability, fragility and tension. Consequently this renders the spectator as a dominant and perhaps sinister presence.
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