MA show

The MA Fine Art Practice program at Sunderland University (2022-24) has helped me develop practical skills while also providing tools for self-reflection, enabling me to critically examine my ideas, methodologies, and formal choices in presenting my art. As a result, my work has become more focused and research-led.
I can now identify several key features of my artistic practice: embedding my work in nature—both as a source of inspiration and as a direct medium—the continuous exploration of drawing and mark-making, and the incorporation of three-dimensional elements into my creations. My practice also involves building and cultivating connections—primarily with the audience but also through collaboration with technicians, craftspeople, and other artists.

These strands came together in my final show called: Quiet Alchemy, where I created an installation featuring a scientific apparatus that 'transformed' organic matter into botanical inks. This was complemented by a series of drawings made exclusively with natural inks and soil gathered during the VARC residency, ceramic plant sculptures, and a video shot in the Land of Oak and Iron in Blyth, which served as both a visual backdrop and a contextual reference for the installation.
Engaging with the audience has become increasingly important to me. With that in mind, my objective for the final show was to create an immersive experience for the viewer, using artificial lighting to guide them through the exhibition.

Featured works: 1. BIO CIRCUT- an installation (blown and readymade glass, conduit pipes, concrete cast base, rubber pipes, platform dolly, botanical inks, ceramic flower, plants, wire, stones, chain, light, electric motor, approx.2.30mx 1.40m)
2. THE LAND OF OAK AND IRON – video recording 1.53. mins, playing on a loop.
3. GROW - series of drawings (botanical inks, soil 21 x 29.7 cm)
4. UNTITLED – drawing (botanical inks, soil 2.40x1.50cm)
5. REMNANTS AND SEEDS - installation (glazed clay, soil)