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The
Artist
I live and work at Rowland, near Bakewell in the Peak District National
Park, England.
Although mosaics are an ancient art form I like to experiment with more contemporary styles and materials. I very much like to vary my work and so welcome commissions which may take me in directions I would not have naturally chosen.
My
inspiration comes both from my surroundings – particularly the
animals in my rural neighbourhood, and from the materials I use –
stained glass with its vibrancy & stunning colours, ceramics with
their variety of tones & textures, and slate & rusted metal
to bring even more subtle textures. I have recently been experimenting
with more found objects, and with more landscape inspired mosaics.
2003
- I started working in mosaics.
2004 - I set up my studio at home.
2005 - I became a member of BAMM
(British Association for Modern Mosaics), started to exhibit and to
undertake commissions.
Exhibitions
I have shown work in the British Association for Modern Mosaics
(BAMM) exhibitions:-
2011 - "Gothic"
- Mosaic Miniatures at Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire
2009 - "Liquorice &
Allsorts" - Mosaic Miniatures at Pontefract Museum,
Yorkshire.
2007 - “Facades”
- 'Northern Lights' Group (members of BAMM) at Wakefield Art Galley,
West Yorkshire.
2006 - “Symbols of Faith”
- Mosaic Miniatures in York Minster.
Other Exhibitions:-
2010 - Solo Exhibition - Wirksworth Heritage Centre, Nr. Matlock,
Derbyshire
2007
- "Allotments"
- Multi media at Harrington Mill Studios, Long Eaton, Nottingham
I
have had work selected for:-
2008 - Derbyshire Open Art Competition, Buxton Art
Gallery, Buxton, Derbyshire
2006 - Art in the Gardens Exhibition, Botanical Gardens,
Sheffield.
2005, 2006 & 2011- Great Sheffield
Art Show
I
have exhibited work in a number of local galleries.
2006 to 2011 - I have participated in Derbyshire Open Arts -
Open Studios events. www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk
Work
currently on show at the
following locations:-
Created
Gallery, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield.
Hobb's Craft Gallery
& Cafe, Monsal Head, Nr. Bakewell, Derbyshire
Hassop Station Ltd.,Near Bakewell
Nat's Kitchen, Buxton,
Derbyshire
Restaurant at Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, Bakewell
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