Through my work with unwanted, everyday objects, I aim to encourage conversation about how we might reuse more, and throwaway less. My process begins with a deliberate interception of these objects on the brink of abandonment, rescuing them from landll oblivion. A careful process of deconstruction and removing the layers of dark varnish, wax and xings revealing the components as materials, ready for use once more. The use of repetition often produces multiples which can be compared to an industrial production line. For these works I have continued exploring with remaining parts of discarded beech chairs used within my degree show. Applying brightly coloured paint is experimental and playful, giving new life and meaning to them offering the viewer the chance to re-appreciate them.
Awards
(2024) RSA New Contemporaries (2025)
(2024) VACMA - Visual Artist, Craft and Maker Award
(2024) The Hope Scott Trust Grant
(2024) Andrew Grant Travel & Equipment Bursary
(2024) New Blood Art Emerging Artist Prize Nominee
(2024) Scotland's Emerging Sculptor Finalist, Edinburgh Park
(2024) Visual Arts Scotland, RSA Edinburgh, The Tim Stead Trust Award
(2024) Visual Arts Scotland, RSA Scotland, The Flora Wood Award
(2023) The Astaire Award Shortlisted, Edinburgh College of Art
Education
(2024) BA(hons) (1st Class) Sculpture, Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh
(2021) HNC Contemporary Art Practice, Edinburgh College
(2020) UAL Art and Design Foundation Diploma, Edinburgh College