CV

• June 23-December 2024 Rolling exhibition at the Central Market, Jersey.

• October 2020: 'Heart in a Jar' solo show, ArtHouse Jersey;

• March - April 2011: Self-Portrait exhibition, Jersey Arts Centre;

• March 2011: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• September 2010: Open Studios group show, The Workshop;

• March 2010: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• October 2009: 'Contemporary Landscapes for Interiors' solo show, Harbour Gallery;

• March 2009: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• March 2009: Contemporary Textiles Fair, Landmark Arts Centre, London;

• September 2008: Solo show, The Elms, National Trust for Jersey;

• June 2009: Art by Degrees;

• July 2008: Craft in the Bay, group exhibition and residency, Cardiff;

• June 2008: '33 Degrees', group exhibition, The Barn;

• May 2008: 'New Threads' solo show and residency, St. James's Centre;

• March 2008: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• April - May 2007: 'Wild About Jersey', Sir Francis Cook Gallery;

• March 2007: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• October 2006: Artisan Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• April 2006: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• June 2005: Group exhibition, HSBC Hill Street;

• May 2005: Artisan Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• April 2005: Jersey Textiles Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• May 2004: Artisan Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• April 2004: 'Seven Secret Selves' solo show, Berni Gallery, Jersey Arts Centre;

• May 2003: Artisan Showcase, Harbour Gallery;

• November 2002: Selected showcase, Art in the Frame's inaugural exhibition,

• September 2002: Selected student exhibition, Jersey Arts Centre;

• June 2002: Artisan Showcase, RJA&HS;

• June 2001: 'Eight Degrees', Garrick Gallery.

COLLABORATIONS

• 2023 to present - is the illustrator, props and puppet maker for Mezzanine Theatre company for 'One of those Streets' in Jan 2023. 'Echo and the Bloop' in July 2025;

• 2019 - 2021: Research and stimulus drawings for 'The Dinosaurs are Coming', Hamburg - Jersey;

• September 2020: Research and stimulus drawings for 'If You See Me, Weep' at Åplus Galerie, Berlin;

• September 2019: Original research and stimulus drawings for Lulu MacDonald's work 'Kopple/Couple' exhibited in 'Plants and Other Animals, Friese Kunstlerhaus, Hamburg.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2007 - 2009: BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Highlands College Jersey and University of Plymouth, 2:1;

• 2000 - 2002: FdA in Fine Art, Highlands College Jersey, Distinction;

• 1994: City & Guilds 703 Parts 1 and 2;

• 1982-4: HND in Furniture Restoration;

• 1982-4: London Diploma of Art and Design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2022 - present Art teacher for ACE in Jersey - teaching adults how to draw and paint and explore their creativity in positive uplifting environments.

• 2012 - present: Co-founder and illustrator at product design company MollyMac;

• 2002 - 2012: Visiting Artist/Lecturer in Art and Textiles and Personal Tutor, Highlands College Jersey;

• 2001 - 2012: Adult Education Tutor and Workshop Leader in Life Drawing and Painting, Highlands College/Independent.

GRANTS/AWARDS

• 2025: Visual Artists Association Art100 International Winner;

• 2020: ArtHouse Jersey seed funding for 'Heart in a Jar' exhibition;

• 2011: Use of Line Award, Textiles Showcase (judged by Craft & Design Magazine's Angie Boyer);

• 2009: Sponsorship, Madeira Threads for 'Contemporary Tapestries' exhibition;

• 2009: Use of Colour Award, Jersey Textiles Showcase;

• 2008: Use of Colour Award, Jersey Textiles Showcase;

• 2007: Composition and Line Award and Judges' Choice Award, Jersey Textiles Showcase;

• 2006: Working with Colour Award and Working with Recycled Material Award, Artisan Showcase;

• 2003: Use of Colour Award, Artisan Showcase.