Since July 2009 my work has been exhibited in the Education Centre at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH).
Joined Vale Farm Studios in September 2008 to rent a studio space with other graduates from Winchester School of Art. Vale Farm Artists exhibit with Hampshire Open Studios, are involved in Cafe Culture Winchester and meet with Salem Street Studio Artists, Southampton for regular projects and crits.
Following interest at the degree show exhibition, works were made for Little van Gogh to exhibit in offices and commercial settings from September 2007 to present.
Graduated BA(Hons) Fine Art (Painting) 2007, Winchester School of Art.
Commenced working with Sophie Hacker as a studio assistant during the making of Icons of the Incarnation Spring 2007.
Surprised by Faith installation in the Guardian Angels’ Chapel, Winchester Cathedral from Dec 2006 to Jan 2007.
Student projects included working with Art + Chtristianity to assist in the installation and invigilation of Yoko Ono’s Morning Beams for the City of London 26 June to 13th July 2006 in St Paul’s Cathedral.
Moving & Handling Training has included training Carers in patient-handling at Southampton City College and load-handling training for Sound Engineering and Drama students at The Roundhouse, London.
2003 Foundation degree at Winchester School of Art and part-time work as Back Care Adviser and Moving and Handling Trainer for Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust, based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
Qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1982 at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham. Special interest areas: working with people with learning disability and older people with dementia. Movement, colour, gesture and non-verbal communication were favourite parts of my practice using the JABADAO approach to increase mobility, balance and body awareness, and to facilitate communication and interaction.