Artists' statement.
For many years I have been a Taiji practitioner. Taiji is a branch of Chinese martial arts and is practised slowly in meditation for health and well-being.
In my work I explore the images that happen during my practise of the Taiji form using movements and the energetic principals and concepts that underpin the form as a starting point to work from.
Background.
1990 - 1994 I studied Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire and graduated in 1994 with a Honours degree in Fine Art. During 1986 - 1989 I did access courses in Art and Design at Kentish Town Adult Education Institute. I attended Middlesex Polytechnic between 1975 - 1978 where I completed a foundation course in art and design at the old Hornsey College of Art. I then went on to study a degree course in printed textile design (incomplete) during 1976 -1978 at Middlesex Polytechnic, Cat Hill, Cockfosters.
Art Experience.
10/2007 – 01/2008. I worked as an activity worker on the ‘Matisse research project’ for Camden and Islington Health and Social Care Trust at St Pancras Hospital.
05/2004 I set up, organised and ran my own art and creativity classes, workshops and courses.
10/2003 – 03/2004 I worked as a Creative Mentor on an arts project organised by Collage Arts in collaboration with secondary schools across Haringey. I was based at Gladesmore Community School in South Tottenham.
04/2002 – 06/2003 I worked as a part time art, Taiji and creativity tutor for Haringey Adult Learning Services (HALS).
Exhibitions and commissioned work
2003 Summer Open exhibition at the Mexico Gallery, 6 Fleet Road, NW3
1996 ‘Feeling The Dragon.’ The Original Gallery, Hornsey Library, London N8
1996 Haringey Artists – PALS Box commissioned work. Wood Green Library N22
1995 Haringey Arts Council 2nd Open Exhibition. The Original Gallery, N8
1994 A Personal Journey. Margaret Harvey Gallery. The University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts.
1992 Mysteries of Easter Island. Margaret Harvey Gallery. The University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts.
1989 Retracing Steps. Winkfield Gallery, Wood Green, N22
1985 Red, Gold and Green. Burghley Road Community Centre, N8
1983 Creation For Liberation. Brixton Gallery.
1980 Variations On A Theme – Rousseau. Barclays Bank PLC. Walthamstow High Street.
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