CV
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION2006 - 2009 University of Huddersfield, BA Fine Art
Completed BA Fine Art, specialising in photography
Dissertation entitled ‘Is Fashion Photography an Art Form?’ (6000 words)
This required thorough research of existing literature, detailed discussion of the issues involved and use of appropriate examples taken from my own portfolio and others to support my conclusion
Also completing projects with subjects centered around poverty, politics and climate change.
I obtained a scholarship to attend a week long course of lectures at ‘Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ in Singapore. This involved attendance at a series of lectures in Singapore on ‘Approach to Art’ and also delivery of a presentation on my work. This was a competitive scholarship based on my progress and results at University, and submission of a detailed proposal document.
2004 – 2006 Torun College of Art, Poland
Completed two years of a BA in ‘Graphic Design and Photography’
EXHIBITIONS
Printmaking and photography - June 2006, Art College in Torun
The Decision is yours. 1st and 2nd year show - May 2007, University of Huddersfield
Group exhibition - November 2007. Huddersfield, University of Huddersfield
Group exhibition - December 2007, Leeds Corn Xchange City Centre
Group exhibition -The ways of seeing, December 2007, Huddersfield, University of Huddersfield
Group exhibition - Romanticism, February 2008, Huddersfield, University of Huddersfield
Group exhibition - Appropriation, April/May 2008, Huddersfield, University of Huddersfield
Group exhibition- Art Crawl, April 2008, Huddersfield, different bars and pubs: Revolution, Maymo, Cotton Factory
Group exhibition- Money as a message, 15/ November- 17/December 2008, Lancaster, Vault Gallery
Group exhibition- It’s not the end of the world, 15/January- 15/February 2009, Leeds Met Gallery
Group exhibition- Bricks and Mortals 24/March- 21/April 2009 Manchester, CUBE Gallery; London, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Oxford (place to be confirmed)
12/June- 19/June 2009 degree show ‘Homunculi’ involved printing and hanging my photography to a professional standard
ART RELATED JOBS
01/September 2007- 20/June 2009
Photographer, University of Huddersfield,
02/September – 1/October 2008
Volunteer, Arusha, Tanzania, Africa,
Voluntary role teaching English and Art at Maromboso Primary School in Arusha, Tanzania
This developed my organisational skills, arranging my own travel equipment, international transport and lesson plans
Communication skills were essential for teaching and interacting with the other staff members and children
This also developed my confidence to interact with people from different backgrounds, and my ability to work as part of a team
PRICES, COMPETITIONS
I won a scholarship to Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in July 2008
I have had my photography accepted for exhibition at Leeds Met Gallery and ‘Vault’ gallery in Lancaster
I was selected in Bricks and Mortals photography competition