My work stems from a printmaking background, and I always strive to create paintings using printmakers thought process. My preference is to work with oils developing multiple layers of paint, whether that be varnish, oils or encaustic wax to create different surfaces.
I see myself as the fox as me in the paintings, and use him to express my experiences and feelings in everyday life whether that be positive or negative. I try to add humour and emotion into my work, by creating a visual narrative for the viewer to explore.
I am inspired by my travels, childhood recollections, relationships and the present day. I begin my pieces by undertaking sketch work or storyboards drawings, and I know when my work is finished when I paint the fox's whiskers.
CV
Education
1996-1998 Leeds Metropolitan University Fine Art (Transferred into second year) 2.2
1995-1996 Loughborough College of Art Printmaking BA(Hons) and Design (First year only)
Studio
present 2011 Great Tindall Street studios
2003-20011 Studio based at home
2001-2002 Mother Studios, Hackney, London
1999-2001 Great Tindal Studio, Birmingham
1998-1999 Yazen-I-Kylo, Leeds
Exhibitions
Jul 2012 Worcester art workshop solo show
Ongoing Number nine gallery, Birmingham
Aug 2011 MAC Birmingham, anticurate show
July 2011 Number nine gallery, Birmingham
Jan 2010 Solo show Urban Outfitters Birmingham Solo show
2008-2009 Creation Art Gallery Solihull
2005-2006 The Artlounge Birmingham
Feb 2005 "Loveart " The Artlounge Birmingham
Jan 2005 The Artlounge, Birmingham and Manchester
Aug 2000 'Artvark' Wakefield, Westgate, Yorkshire
Feb 2000 BlueBar Leeds
Sept 1999 Yazen-I-Kylo Solo show, Leeds
Aug 1999 Yazen-I-Kylo Group show, Leeds
May 1999 Arts Cafe Leeds
July '98-Feb '99 Art Leeds
June 1998 Student Degree Show Leeds Metropolitan University
Jan 1998 Yorkshire Print Open York City Art Gallery
July 1997 'Glutative' Granary Wharf, Leeds
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