In this blog I will be exploring both my art practice and
teaching philosophy, with a view to examine how the two co-exist.
A
synopsis of my art practice:
My art practice explores the use of text and site. I often use
found text within my work and will draw upon the texts original meaning to
guide my practice. The use of our shared public language is essential to the
works success.
Within my practice I create site specific installations and work
with the concept of text/context to create works which resonate with the site. One
of the aims of my art practice is to create situations in which dialectical
relationships can take place between; the art and the audience/the art and the
site.
My practice take a DIY approach and I strive to use materials
that are inexpensive; such as electrical tape and ready mixed paint and
processes which are easily accessible.
My teaching
background:
I am currently teaching unaccredited art courses within an Adult
Community Learning setting. Within this role I plan and deliver short art
courses, the themes of these include, ‘Exploring Drawing and Illustration’.
As well as this I work part-time as a Study Skills and PASS
(peer assisted student success) Adviser in a Higher Educational setting. Within
this role I plan and deliver sessions, conduct 1-2-1 tutorials and facilitate
PASS Leader Training. Sessions range from presentation skills to leaflet design.
I am also currently running a Creative Practitioner Support Programme
at SPACE Colchester, 37 Queen Street. Each month will see two
artist feedback sessions open to all creatives; whether they are still
studying, graduated, emerging or re-emerging. Offering opportunities for
peer-to-peer feedback on work-in-progress.
Previously I have worked within an FE setting teaching Art and
Design.
