I am a Manchester-based three-dimensional illustrator.
My tools include my stanley knife, embroidery needles, knitting needles and camera.
I am inspired by the processes and materials used in low-tech films, the possibilities of paper and the concept of hyperreality.
Education
Jan - Apr 2007: Visiting Student at Moholy-Nagy Muvészeti Egyetem, Budapest, Hungary
2005 - 2008: BA (Hons) Embroidery, The Manchester School of Art
2004 - 2005: The Manchester School of Art, BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies: Art and Design: Distinction
Exhibitions
Dec 2008: Modorra_Trans, Bilbao, Spain
Dec 2008: 'Yes It Is' Group Exhibition, Cow Lane Studios, Salford
Oct 2008: 'Illustrative Zürich 08', Messehallen, Zürich
Jul 2008: Hebden Bridge Fringe Festival, West Yorkshire
Jun 2008: BA (Hons) Embroidery Final Show, Manchester
Jun 2005: Art Foundation Show, Manchester
Jun 2005: International Artist's Book Fair, Seoul, South Korea
Competitions / Awards
Oct 2008: £500 grant for a digital SLR from The Eaton Fund
Sep 2008: Winner of the Young Illustrator's Award (Illustration) in conjunction with Illustrative / Swatch
Sep 2008: Curator's choice, NOISE festival. Work featured on promotional poster
Nov 2007: Shortlisted for the UK Erasmus Photography Student Prize 2007
Publications
Jan 2009: dpi magazine (TAIWAN). Interview.
Nov 2008: PAGE magazine (DE)