About
I find inspiration in the overlooked aspects of city life, capturing the architecture and inhabitants of forgotten spaces through photography. To embed these images into urban materials like bricks, plaster, and cement, I use techniques such as laser etching, waterjet cutting, cyanotype printing, and screen printing.
My deep connection to the unnoticed is rooted in the urban environment, where I see both beauty and sadness in abandoned buildings left to decay. I am particularly drawn to these buildings and the animals seeking refuge inside, especially pigeons. Once valued by humans but now stigmatised as dirty and feral, I seek to cultivate empathy for these birds, showcase their unique beauty, and draw attention to their connection with nature and urban life. I portray this relationship truthfully in my photographs without coaxing the birds into cooperating by feeding them.
In my recent work, I've been using envelopes as a medium to highlight the significance of carrier pigeons during the World Wars and the importance of envelopes in general.
CV
Born, live and work in Manchester and Salford, UK. Currently studying at the University of Salford and have studio in Hot Bed Press Salford.
EDUCATION
MA Contemporary Fine Art
University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
2023 – Present
BA (Hons) Fine Art
University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
2020 – 2023
Foundation Year
University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
2018 – 2019
Advanced Levels in Textiles Design and Performing Arts
Aquinas College, Stockport, UK
2015 – 2017
AWARDS
The Whitaker New Graduate Award 2023
Solo Exhibition
University of Salford Graduate Scholarship 2023/2024
12 Month placement at Hot Bed Press
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bird's Eye-View
Solo Exhibition 2024
MADE IT 2023
Group Show
Hot Bed Press 20:20 Print Exchange
Group Exhibition 2022
I am one of 20 students to be selected Hot Bed Press 20:20 Print Exchange 2022. Hot Bed Press is the largest print workshop in the north of England. It organises, curates, and hosts the 20:20 print exchange, a national and touring exhibition of artists' prints/editions.
Chethams School of Music/Stoller Hall
Group Exhibition 2022
An exhibition of undergraduate works at the Jeremy Howarth Gallery/Stoller Hall in Collaboration with Chethams School of Music, Haworth Charitable Trust, and the University of Salford.
Art Assembly: The City as Art School
Group Project 2022
A major arts festival in Manchester city centre supported by The Art Fund and endorsed by all the key visual arts stakeholders in the city, including HOME, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester College, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Salford.
Artist Sally Gilford led the exhibition. It included an exhibition in 4 public sites (including Manchester Art Gallery, Piccadilly 111, Sackville Gardens and Fred Aldous) and a podcast with comedian Russell Kane.
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Solo Exhibition 2022 - Present
I was 1 of 4 students who were part of an artist in residence project. This residence led to an exhibition of undergraduate work at the Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery following its multi-million-pound refurbishment.
Merzbarn Littoral Arts Trust
Group Project 2022
I attended a workshop/residency at the Merzbarn/Littoral Arts Trust in Cumbria. The Merzbarn is the former home/studio of leading and highly influential 20th-century Dada artist Kurt Schwitters.