Artist's Biography

I worked for many years in social and community work in London and the South East. In the late 90s I went back to art college and studied Art and Design at Ware College going on to a post graduate in Ceramic Design at Watford College. In 2000 I became a Fellow of the Digswell Arts Trust in Welwyn, Herts where I was given my first studio practice. The Trust supported me by providing Arts in Business programmes with The University of Hertfordshire providing exhibition platforms and Open Studios. During this time I was mentored by artists from the Florence Trust in London. At the same time I had been working with a group of like minded artistic souls and together we rennovated a Victorian stable block to create a Community Arts space. I became one of the founder Trustees of what is now the Courtyard Arts Centre in Hertford . Here I taught ceramic workshops for many years curating and taking part in exhibitions in the purpose built gallery there.

In 2001 I became artist in residence for Pishiobury Park in Sawbridgeworth. With a grant from the National Lottery fund I worked with local schools and community groups creating talks and art workshops relating to the history and ecology of the park. At the end of the two year residency I created a slab built ceramic sculpture called 'Timeline' which is still in situ in the park I am pleased to say. I am also delighted to report that Art Uk have catalogued Timeline and it now joins a prestigious list of public artworks around the UK.