A constant inspiration for my work is the home and the relationship people have with the objects they put in their own abode.
HIGHLY SPRUNG
2015 – Human Presence, Aberdeen Art Gallery at Drum
12,500 Clothes pegs
BONE-AID
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Screen-printed sticking plasters and digital printed card
Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 4cm
HIGHLY SPRUNG
1999 – MA Art & Design
12,500 Clothes pegs
Dimensions: Variable
D.I.Y. HOME COMFORTS
2001 – Artist in Residence, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Based in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries & Galloway
Awarded the Sally Schofield Memorial Prize at VAS, 2006
Digital prints on paper – Limited edition of 20
Dimensions: Variable, pack: 23x16cm
D.I.Y. HOME COMFORTS (KNITTED)
2001 – Artist in Residence, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Based in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries & Galloway
Knitted Wool
Dimensions: As each original object
D.I.Y. HOME COMFORTS (FELTED)
2001 – Artist in Residence, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Based in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries & Galloway
Felted Merino Wool
Dimensions: As original object
ABANDONED
2008 – The Park Gallery, Falkirk
Wood, metal and cotton
SCARRED
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Pencil and medical thread on paper
Dimensions: 23x18cm
IMPLEMENTS FOR PRESERVATION
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
C-Type prints
Framed Dimensions: 90x28cm
ACCOUTREMENT
2002 – Creative & Technical Skills Training Programme,
Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (DCA) Print Studio.
Screen-print
TICK TICK BROOM
2015 – Visual Arts Scotland (VAS),
The Scottish National Gallery, RSA, Edinburgh
Broom, matches, glue
PRAYER GLOVES (PROGRESS)
2000 Artist in Residence, Deveron Arts, Huntly
Snap fastener, thread
KEEP THE FIRES BURNING
2010 – Close-Knit, Timespan, Helmsdale
C-Type print of installation
THE OLD CHANTY
2010 – Close-Knit, Timespan, Helmsdale
Knitted, felted wool
HIDDEN TRUTH
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Found chair, needlepoint, screen print
MODEL / SERIES
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Found object and screen printed paper plates
Dimensions: Each plate 24x24cm
MOTHER EARTH
2000 – Commission from the Sustrans National Cycle Network
Erected in Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Steel, electric fencing wire and tensioners
BROKEN ARM
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Pencil on paper
Dimensions: 23x18cm
BROKEN LEG
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Pencil on paper
Dimensions: 23x18cm
CHARITY
1999 – MA Art & Design
Dusters, straps, buckles and wadding
Dimensions: Dress size 10
FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
2010 – Close-Knit, Timespan, Helmsdale
Made collaboratively with people in Helmsdale
Knitted and felted wool
CLOSE-KNIT
2013 – Timespan, Helmsdale.
A digital book for the iPad,
published by Coffee Table.
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ONE PERFECTLY GOOD BUCKET
2010 – Close-Knit, Timespan, Helmsdale
Found bucket, string
A WEE BIT OF LIGHT RELIEF
2009 – Made collaboratively with Clare Waddle and Rebecca Wilson.
Bone china, chain and light fitting.
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THE C WORD
2009 – A Wee Bit of Light Relief featured in The C Word campaign.
A Craft Scotland advert that was played in cinemas around the UK and on STV.
Watch the advert…
CHEESECLOTH
2001 – Artist in Residence, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Based in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries & Galloway
Whitework embroidery
Dimensions: 30x24cm
FOLD IT
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Screen printed cotton
THE FAMILY SILVER
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Hand-made paper casts and ink
Dimensions: variable
CARPET SLIPPERS
2001 – Artist in Residence, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries.
Based in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries & Galloway
C-Type print of plastic carpet protection slippers
Dimensions: 50x40cm
BROKEN HEART
2007 – RSA Residency,
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
Pencil on paper
Dimensions: 23x18cm
ANOTHER GOOD DRYING DAY
1999 – MA Art & Design
C Type print
TENSION
1998 – BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Decoration
Screen-printed linen
Dimensions: 200x120cm