Since graduating from the RCA with an MA in Printed Textiles in 2001, I have freelanced for various design agencies producing print and textile designs for both the fashion and interior market. Shortly after graduating I won the Colour Prize at Texprint enabling me to showcase my work in Paris and Hong Kong. I have a passion for drawing and painting which is a constant inspiration in my work, and have exhibited since leaving university in both group and solo shows, locally and nationally. I was until recently represented by The Curwen Gallery in London for many years.
My role at AUB is primarily working with Level 5 students on the BA (Hons) Textiles degree helping to guide and teach them through a range of practical projects and textile experiences, collaborative working and responding to live briefs. I teach across all year groups with assessment, practical drawing sessions, tutorials and crit support. I am also involved in assessment procedures as well as the annual graduate degree show and the external graduate show in London.
I currently teach on the BA (Hons) Textiles course at AUB. Prior to this I was Pathway Leader for Fashion and Textiles on the Foundation course and a pathway leader for Design on the National Diploma Art and Design course at AUB.
I have been a visiting tutor for first and second year textiles students at Loughborough University and Winchester School of Art on both the BA (Hons) Textiles courses.
Industry engagement
Examples of Exhibitions (ongoing)
Award Name | Date Awarded | Details |
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The Queens Scholarship | Drawing | |
John Lewis Bursary – Print designs | First Prize | |
Purchase Award, Norinchukin International PLC, London | Textile Commission | |
Larsen/Colefax and Fowler Print Award | ||
The Man Group Portfolio Drawing Prize | Commended | |
The Colour Prize – Texprint | ||
Investment in Artists Award | Southern Arts |