Biography
Place of Birth
Stoke on Trent, Staffs
Further Education & Qualifications
1994-1995 MA: 3D Design/Ceramics – with Distinction
University of Wales Cardiff Institute
1979 – 1983 Batchelor of Education, Honours (Upper Second Class)
Portsmouth University
Awards
1996 First Prize, Portsmouth City Museum, Biennial Exhibition for Artists of the South
1995 University of Wales Annual Student Prize, MA Ceramics
Work Experience
2006 to date Self Employed Ceramic Artist, Tutor and Residential Artist
1997-2003 Owner, Director and Curator of The Red Gallery, Southsea
1988-2006 Ceramics Teacher at The Portsmouth Grammar School
Exhibitions
1998 “Head Masters”, The Red Gallery, Southsea: a joint exhibition of sculpture and ceramics by a selection of national graduate artists.
1996 “Three Years On”, Mountbatten Gallery, Portsmouth: an exhibition of recent work by myself and a Ruskin School of Art Graduate.
1996 “Biennial Exhibition”, Portsmouth City Museum.
1995 MA Degree Show, Howard Gardens Gallery, University of Wales, Cardiff Institute
1989 “Diversions” The Mountbatten Gallery, Portsmouth: an exhibition of personal work by myself and two colleagues from The Portsmouth Grammar School
Public Commissions
2007 Arch entrance to the Junior School at The Portsmouth Grammar School. High Fired earthenware. Approx. 9ft high.
2006 Inlaid ceramic tile walkway, The Portsmouth Grammar School
1999 Millennium Arch (14ft diameter), King’s College School Wimbledon: A sculpture commissioned by the Governors at the school to commemorate the new Art Block
1993 Crib Set, Portsmouth Cathedral: Designed for the new Cathedral renovations and extension.
1991 “But Faint-hearted Men Never Erected a Trophy” (10ft x 8ft) Stoneware clay & metal, The Portsmouth Grammar School: A sculpture to celebrate the completion of the new sports-hall, music centre and theatre.