My practice focuses on the dismantling and scrutiny of visual perception. The work takes the form of proposed spaces developed and annotated through drawing, projection, photography and model building. It brings together opposing ideas and creates tensions concerning spatial representation. I examine the meaning of spatial representation, by commandeering and rearticulating it into contexts which are outside of its assumed or traditional role. I combine adherence to systems with intuitive intervention. Contexts for the work include wall drawing, site specific spatial intervention, and drawings on paper.

Mechanisms which represent space form the core of my concerns. From this work arise questions about audience proximity to the work and formal elements such as the thickness of line and linear perspective. I am also interested in constructing drawings devised to be perceived using 3D anaglyph glasses. Using this technology provides a means of accessing the physiology of binocular vision. It produces an illusive space which can not be quantified in terms of the physical information presented. This indefinable space has a relationship with the sublime. I find the disjuncture between information you are directly presented with and your perception and interpretation of that information interesting.

The overall character of my work is a systematic undermining of spatial representation and perception, inviting the audience to question assumptions about perceived reliable truths.

Education:

• 2005-2010 BA (hons) Fine Art Part-Time, Arts University College Bournemouth, Bournemouth
• 1999-2001 Foundation Art and Design Hastings College, Hastings
• 1988-1989 Michaelis Art School, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Future Exhibitions:

• Solo Show: 2012 Fisherton Mill Gallery, Salisbury, Wiltshire. (July 2012)

Selected Group Exhibitions:

• 2012 Watercolour + Works on Paper Fair, Science Museum, London, SW7>
• 2012 National Open Prize Winners Exhibition, Pallant House, Chichester
• 2011 Charlie Dutton Crash Open Salon, Charlie Dutton Gallery, London.
• 2011 The National Open Art Competition, Minerva Theatre, Chichester.
• 2011 Sketch 2011, Rabley Centre for Drawing, Marlborough
• 2011 Artcare Open, Salisbury Hospital
• 2011 Brilliance, Paradox Graphic Novel Shop, Poole
• 2010 ING Discerning Eye Exhibition, Mall Galleries, The Mall, London
• 2010 The National Open Art Competition, Minerva Theatre, Chichester
• 2010 The Plough Arts Centre, Open Drawing Competition, Great Torrington
• 2009 Fools Experiment, Bournemouth Library in conjunction with BNSS, Bournemouth
• 2008 Poole Open Draw, Lighthouse Gallery, Poole
• 2008 Seed, Lower Gardens Project, Bournemouth

Group Exhibitions:

• 2010 DIY, Callandar House, Bournemouth
• 2010 Chine, Freerange, Truman Breweries, London
• 2010 No Human Carries a Map, Arts University College Bournemouth, Bournemouth
• 2009 Furrowed Browse, Holton Lee Gallery, Holton Heath, Poole
• 2009 10-1, Lighthouse Gallery, Poole
• 2004 Royal College of Physicians, St Andrews Place, Regents Park, NW1
• 2003 Chichele College. Fellowship of Professional and Amateur Artists Summer Exhibition.

Awards:

• 2011 Towry Prize, Best from the South West of England, National Open Art Competition
• 2011 Artcare Open Exhibition, Highly Commended

Residencies:

• 2010 Artist in Residence, Ashdown Technical College, Poole
• 2009 Artists in Residence, Ashdown Technical College, Poole
• 1991-1994 Montebello Design Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Gallery Experience:

• 2010 The Big Draw, Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth
• 2008 Volunteer Study Gallery, Poole

Presentations:

• 2011 Artists Talk, Cross Currents, Arts University College Bournemouth