[ Exhibitions ]
I love commissions which challenge me to explore the artistic potential of flowers-on-tulle embroidery in new creative directions or on a larger scale.
Current & upcoming:
Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life, Venice 1-30 September 2024
A group show as part of the biannual craft event organised by the Michelangelo Foundation.
Mythological, CAA Gallery, London 2-27 July 2024
A group show as part of a series of exhibitions based around the theme of "British-Based: Global Origins". Read more about the exhibition.
Hidcote Gardens, National Trust, 29 March- 30 September 2024
Solo exhibition with works inspired by the garden. Please see available works for purchase.
Past:
Bargehouse, London 15-19 May 2024
As part of London Craft Week I will be exhibiting with Future Icons Selects, a group show curated by Louisa Pacifico.
CAA Gallery, London, 7-18 November
New makers showcase.
Lawrence Batley Theatre Gallery, Huddersfield, Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
Part of a group exhibition, 'LIGHT', displaying the works that were shortlisted in this year’s SCAF Emerging Artist Awards.
Brewery Arts Center, Kendal, 12-15 September 2023
As the 2023 Artist in Residence for the Wainwright Prize, a literary prize for authors writing about nature and conservation, my work was displayed in a solo exhibition as part of the prize-giving event.
Heart Gallery, Hebden Bridge, July-September 2023
“A Sense of Place” was a group exhibition showcasing a diverse range of creative responses by fibre and textile artists, makers and jewellers, each translating their sense of belonging through textiles.
The Art House, Thirsk, July - September 2023
An exhibition displaying the works that were shortlisted in the SCAF Emerging Arts Awards.
The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle, April - August 2023
A solo exhibition combined with flowers-on-tulle workshops.
Seeds, Trees and Mountains - Aga Khan Gallery, London, Feb 2023
As part of this group exhibition I was commissioned to make "Ode to Trees", a work depicting tree rings with seeds and symbolising hope for renewal amid environmental destruction.
Collect 2023, Somerset House, London, 1-5 March 2023
My triptych piece "Connections" was made especially for Collect, in which I participated as part of the Collect Open group of artists selected by the Crafts Council.
Ormesby Hall, National Trust, July 2022
A solo exhibition as part of the Make and Mend Craft Festival.
The Knitting & Stitching Festival, Harrogate, November 2021
I was delighted to be able to bring some of my work to a gallery space at the Knitting & Stitching Festival in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Making Paradise, Aga Khan Centre Gallery, London, 29 April to 30 September 2021
I was commissioned to make three artworks for this multi-sensory exhibition, which explored the concept of the Garden of Eden: Turkish Tulips, Autumn Roses, Gardened Wall.
Stitch Festival, London, February 2020
Just before the first Covid lockdowns I enjoyed exhibiting some of my work in a gallery space at the Stitch Festival in London.
Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth, 2019
My first exhibition as an artist, which included the pieces “Bracken Swirls”, “Dove” and “Floral Pattern no. 3”.