Education
University of Sunderland
MA Photography 2018 – 2020
Modules include:
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The Publication
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Issues in Contemporary Photographic Practice
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Contextual Studies: Issues In Contemporary Photographic Practice
BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging – First Class 2015 - 2018
Exhibitions
‘A TAle of Two Cities’’ – An online exhibition of digital collage exploring commerce in Sunderland - past, present and future. Part of a residency with Norfolk Street Arts. 2020
‘Art & Liberation’ - An exhibition exploring the importance of creativity to the mind. Images from my work In Contrast…were featured.
The Holy Biscuit, Newcastle upon Tyne. 2018
‘Lux Exhibition’ – My exhibited autobiographical work, In Contrast..., focused on depression, anxiety and the wellbeing afforded to me by the sea.
Priestman Gallery, Sunderland. 2018
‘Binareality’ – Empowering young people to embrace their voice and use it to promote change.
City Campus, Sunderland College, Sunderland. 2017
‘Picture the Poet’ – An online exhibition showcasing photographic responses to poetry.
National Portrait Gallery, London. 2016
‘The World Portrait Exhibition’ – An exhibition which considered the social importance of the portrait.
Priestman Gallery, Sunderland. 2016
‘Sunderland Then and Now’ - Using contemporary photography alongside historical artworks to highlight the changing face of Sunderland.
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. 2015-16
Publications
‘The Royal Photographic Society Contemporary Photography Journal (Number 77 Autumn 2020)’ – Featured my autobiographical work, In Contrast..., previously exhibited in Sunderland. 2020
‘The Lion and the EUnicorn’ – Self-published zine (50 copies). I took the text from the EU Draft Withdrawal Agreement and combined it with archival imagery to explore the subject of Brexit. 2019
‘Spanish Flu Now’ - Told the stories of six characters caught in a new pandemic. I provided images and content for a character called Nathan. 2018
‘Entitle’ magazine – A publication showcasing local artists to celebrate the Great Exhibition of the North. My work In Contrast… featured prominently. 2018
Artist Talks
‘Creative Lives’ – A series of talks organised by the University of Sunderland. I discussed my career to date and my current body of work as part of the Norfolk Street Arts residency. 2020
‘Hothouse Liverpool’ – As part of LOOK Photo Biennial in Liverpool, I discussed my work ‘The Lion and the EUnicorn’ which explored the subject of Brexit. 2019