Aleph Contemporary for AccessArt

My work explores psychological states that result from structural societal practices and norms, particularly forms of oppression. My paintings often allude to a sense of discomfort or unease but are intentionally indistinct and ambiguous so that there is enough room for the viewer to bring their own interpretation to the work. I work quickly in a loose expressive style using various media. These pieces are made in oil paint on paper.

Education

Turps Art School off-site programme, 2019 to 2021.

MA Painting, graduated 2016, Wimbledon College of Art, University of the Arts London (recipient of Vice Chancellor’s scholarship)

Selected Exhibitions and Residencies

2021

Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition
Figurative Art Now exhibition, awarded mentorship prize
Ruth Borchard self-portrait prize, shortlisted

2020

ING Discerning Eye exhibition.
‘Ways of Protest’, Elysium Gallery
Art on a Postcard, Winter auction
‘The Just’, Aleph Contemporary
The Koppel Project Showcase, Koppel Project Exchange, London.
‘Choose Art/Give Light to Refugees’, international curated exhibition.

2019

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize Exhibition, UK tour.
‘A Room of One’s Own’ Exhibition, Koppel Project Central Gallery, London. Co-curator and exhibitor.
Hospital Rooms Fundraiser, Elephant West.

2018

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize Exhibition, UK tour.
Koppel Project Hive group show, London.
Artist in residence, Koppel Project Hive, London.
Dentons Art Prize: runner-up and Staff Prize winner.
Artist residency, New District, Canary Wharf, London.

2017

Artist residency, New District, Canary Wharf, London.
Jerwood Drawing Prize Exhibition, UK tour.
Artist in residence, Koppel Project Hive, London.
Koppel Project Hive group show, London.
Painting [Now] (a survey of current practice), Studio 1 Gallery, London.

2016

Ingram Collection Young Contemporary Talent Purchase Prize Exhibition, Cello Factory, London.
MA Degree show Wimbledon College of Arts UAL.
Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize exhibition, Mall Galleries, London.

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