2017 - 2018 News
Clifford Chance
I was one of eight printmakers to be chosen to exhibit at the Postgraduate Printmaking in London exhibition held at Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf. My prints Meanwhile and Not Yet were purchased for the Clifford Chance Print Collection.
Travers Smith
I was selected to take part in Travers Smith year long CSR Programme (2017-2018) with other graduates from the Royal College of Art and the University of Westminster. As well as showcasing the artworks the programme involved a series of professional development mentoring sessions and lectures in conjunction with the Serpentine Galleries.My prints 'No More', 'Meanwhile' and 'Not Yet' won the RCA Senior Partner Award 2018. They were also purchased by a Senior Partner for his private collection.
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
I was delighted to be selected for this busy exhibition in Woolwich showcasing printmakers from around the country, curated by Brocket gallery.
National Open Art Exhibition
In the Fold of the Sea Japanese Woodcut. Photo taken up the stairwell at the Barge House
With over 4000 entries to this prestigious at London's Southbank Oxo Tower Barge House, I was very happy to have my print 'In the Fold of the Sea' selected.
Holborn Library
I teach Japanese Woodcut at Morley College, as a tutor I was invited to take part in a group exhibition of other practising artists/tutors from Morley. The exhibition was shown at the iconic Holborn Library.
RA Summer Exhibition 2018
My print 'In the Fold of the Sea' was selected for the Royal Academy's 250th Summer Exhibition, curated by Grayson Perry. Pictured here hanging next to David Hockney!
Helsinki Residency
This summer I was learning advanced mokuhanga techniques in the Kaapeli Factory, Helsinki Finland. I was working with Tuula Moilanen in co-operation with the Helsinki Artists Association. Tuula studied and taught in Kyoto, Japan for twenty years under the great master printmaker Akiro Kurosaki.
'Japan' Exhibition West Yorkshire Print Workshop
I was very happy to have the opportunity to show my work with other artists inspired by Japanese Culture.
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair November 2018. My print 'Not Yet' was awarded the Intaglio Printmakers Prize.