Selected works
68 Countries, 0 Excuses
A 10m long graffitied polythene sheet, paired with a vintage Ikea Enetri shelving unit; holding 68 recorded cassettes.
This piece was inspired from a personal experience of mine, my partner and I were looking into going abroad, but in my research, there were 68 countries that had laws or prohibitions against homosexuality. 12 of the countries, still having the death penalty.
This installation aims to bring attention to this issue by highlighting the 68 countries involved for all to see. Adjacent to the polythene sheet is a shelf displaying cassettes: each representing one of these countries. Each cassette features a speech addressing LGBT+ rights, accompanied by translations of the speech into multiple languages - a nod to censorship.
7ft tall Monolithic structure (Left hand side), constructed out of studwork and reflective mylar sheeting.
This piece looked at the simplicity of artists spaces and the architectural forms that make up modern art galleries. The monolith also provided an imperfect mirror for individuals to evaluate the work around them as well as their own reflections. Placed thoughtfully in a triad of sculptures, the chance to collaborate with other individuals on my degree was extraordinary and having the chance to listen to their ideas to then helping each other implement them in a gallery setting for the first time will always be one of my most cherished memories from throughout my studies.
Monolith (Left)
These images were taken during an open studio session by myself to merge the boundaries of self-portraiture.
As the photographer, every image I take is a form of myself and what I have chosen to capture. But then by capturing someone else, it creates this unfamiliar merging of two persons. This session was the first open studios that I had been a part of and I noted how valuable this is to artists.
The opportunity to engage with the public and have them engage with my practice and ask questions that I had not even thought about was refreshing, especially when university art studios are filled with the same people you see day to day.
Portrait Series - Open Studio
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Thanks so much, Lee
Over the course of 13 weeks, Public Project 1 involved four-hour art-based sessions held at We Are with You, in conjunction with Double Impact - both charities that support early and late stages of addiction in the centre of Lincoln. The group was run by Senior Lecturer of Fine Art, Alice Bell and DI Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator, Lucy Sloan; supported by a group of six Fine Art students from the second year University of Lincoln’s bachelor’s course. Altogether helping facilitate multiple participants (of which are recovering from substance misuse) to produce a collection of artworks for an exhibit titled “Groundings: Outta’ the Box”.
Groundings Exhibition
I am a visual artist based in Lincoln,
Currently studying my Masters in Arts
And Cultural Management.
My art varies, but focuses on installation/artworks exploring diverse
themes through a range of media.
Inspired by a recently acquired term:
I embrace my curiosity across topics and mediums, fostering personal
growth and collaboration. My work reflects introspection, aesthetics,
and a commitment to lifelong learning and creative exploration.
"Multi-passionate",