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I work in painting, printing, textile and mixed media inspired by travels, memories and emotions.
Education
| BA Honours Degree Fine Art & Sculpture Carmarthen S.O.Art | 2021 – |
| Access to H.E Art & Design Level 3 Carmarthen S.O.Art Distinction | 2020 |
| A level Art Llanover Arts Centre Cardiff Grade B | 2013 |
Work Experience
| Student Representative Fine Art Year 2 Carmarthen S.O.A | 2022-2023 |
| Volunteer Small World Theatre, Cardigan | 2021- |
| Voluntary Gallery sitter Oriel Q Narberth. | 2020 – |
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Support Worker/ Personal assistant to people with learning differences & mental health conditions. |
2018 |
| Support Artist Extra freelance | 2000 – 2016 |
| Registered Nurse Various Posts London/France/Wales | 1986 – 2017 |
| Voluntary telephone supporter with ‘Saneline’ | 1992 – 1995 |
| Voluntary Gallery sitter Southwark Park Gallery London | 1986 – 1989 |
Group Exhibitions
2023
| C.S.O.A BA2 ‘Artifact’ Corn Exchange Gallery Cardigan | March |
| ‘Summer Open ’ Rhosygilwen Mansion | May |
| Coach House Gallery ‘Through the Square Window’ | June |
| SeaGull Gallery ‘Hand Eye + Heart’ | July |
| G39 Gallery Cardiff Made in Roath Summer open | July/August |
| St David’s Catherdral ‘Pilgrimage’ | July/August |
| Oriel Q Narbeth Members ‘Colour’ | August |
| Corn Exchange Cardigan ‘People Watching’ | September |
| Corn Exchange Cardigan ‘heArt of the Cych’ | November |
| Corn Exchange Cardigan – TBA | December |
| Corn Exchange Cardigan ‘People Watching’. | September |
2022
| OrielQ Gallery Narberth ‘It’s a Cracker’ | Winter Open |
| OrielQ Gallery Narberth “Sticky Fingers” | Printmaking Open |
| Seagull Gallery Cardigan | ‘Open response to Climate Change’ |
| OrielQ Gallery Narberth | Winter Open |
2021
OrielQ Gallery Narberth Summer Members Open
2020
OrielQ Gallery Narberth ‘Assemblage’ Open
Solo Exhibition
| OrielQ Gallery Narberth “Artist of the Month” 12 Artworks | Dec 3rd – Jan 7th 2023 |
Community Projects
Yr Atom, Carmarthen – Group commission mural painting to decorate the entrance hall to Carmarthen’s Welsh cultural hub; designed and painted the entranceway panels, under guidance of West Wales artist Meinir Mathias.
Awards/Submissions
| Submission for Osi Ozman Prize C.S.O.A | April 2023 |
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Nominee for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’ Access to Art & Design Carmarthen S.O.A by tutor Sarah Lees. |
2021 |
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Nominee for ‘Art & Science’ Climate Changed Competition Aberystwyth University by tutor Sarah Lees |
2020 |
| Student of the Year Award Access to Art & Design | 2020 |
Memberships
| Artist -Newsletter Membership and Blog | Feb 2023 |
| Cardigan Arts Society | 2023 |
| The Contemporary Art society for Wales | 2022 |
| Oriel Q Gallery Narberth | 2020 |
| Bermondsey Artist Group | 1987-1989 |
Professional Qualifications
| Food Prep & handling safety certificate & Handling medications safely certificate | 2019 |
| Aromatherapy & Bodywork Diploma Shirley Price S.O Aromatherapy Merit | 2000 |
| Introduction to Counselling Certificate Morley College London | 1990 |
| State Registered Nurse Guy’s & St Thomass Hospital London | 1986 |
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Certificate in Social Care Bridgend College Distinction |
1982 |
Other Skills/hobbies
Curating Exhibition experience
Administrative IT skills
Making handmade paper
Organised Co-ordinator of Projects
Use of sewing machines
Wet felt making
Dancing
Enhanced DBS checked