About

I have a studio practice rooted in painting and drawing, often focused on portraits of female subjects. My practice draws from my experience being raised as a woman in a working class household, and I have obtained a visual language to address concerns of sexism, poverty, generation z and the female experience.

My work is authentic and realistic. There are no exaggerated emotions or dramatised storytelling. I work primarily on square canvas and paper to encourage the feeling of my pieces being a snapshot in time; a straight to the point image of what a young person is experiencing at that point in their life.

Each piece holds a sense of unique vulnerability as every subject is following their own path, pondering over their own concerns and adjusting as best as they can to each different challenge that they face moving into adulthood. No sugar-coating and no overemphasising, my work is an honest, semi-realistic take on the experience of growing up in Generation Z. Every line and mark is a young persons personal experience and struggles as they grow up, and in a world where it is easy to feel incredibly small, I think it’s very important to give them that voice.

CV

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

The University of Salford Sept 2021 - present

BA(Hons) Fine Art

Runshaw College Sept 2019 - July 2021

Art & Design Vocational course: achieved a distinction.

Parklands High School Sept 2014 - May 2019

9 GCSEs including 5 grade 9s (English Literature, English Language, Photography, Art & Design and Religious Studies)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Casual Cleaner at Wellbank Lane Day Centre Sept 2021 - present

Within this role I organised splitting the workload fairly between the 3 of us in the day centre, working in a way that allowed us to always be punctual and strict with the thoroughness of our cleaning.
This job has greatly improved my communication skills in regards to working independently but staying in touch as a team to ensure that no spot is ever missed.

Speed Medical legal services in Buckshaw Village July - Sept 2021

Working with the general public over the phone, further expanding my communication and professional knowledge in order to resolve their issues as quickly and simply as possible.
This role also allowed me to work on my IT skills, being able to get to grips with new computer applications and shortcuts fairly quickly by the end of my time there.

Working with everyone in the room, assisting others on their cases whilst also asking for help when needed.

Kitchen Porter at the Dog and Partridge in Charnock Richard Aug 2020 to July 2021

Washing up and assisting with food preparation and organisation, maintaining cleanliness and safety within all government guidelines.
This role provided an immeasurable understanding of working in fast paced environments and an ability to adjust, keeping up with everyone else in the kitchen in order to meet our goals.