My practice acknowledges the history of hemp textile production from the seventeenth century and makes the link with the current industrial use of hemp for protection and insulation.

The process of having conversations and involving people with the development of the work is an important aspect of my practice. Working with local history establishes the connection there was with the landscape and can help re-establish continuity, a sense of belonging.

This process of engagement helps to break down the barriers between the viewer and the artwork. I have created sensory devices and visual triggers by using a combination of both printed and manipulated materials and digital sound.

I give permission to touch, smell and hear the work. I create sensory triggers that evoke the memory within us.

Group Exhibitions
2006 Graduating student - Norwich school of art
2005 First year MA – Norwich school of art

2005
‘Casinale’ – A collaboration of German and English artists. Euskirchen 26.08.05 – 18.09.05
‘Art.uk/Kunst.de’ a travelling show from Germany to England
Norwich Fringe 23.09.05 – 08.10.05
Palace House, Newmarket 16.10.05 – 11 10.05
Town Hall, March December 2005

2004
John Innes Centre Norwich
Norwich Fringe
Halesworth Gallery, Suffolk

2002
Conservatory Gallery Cambridge
Blickling Hall Norfolk

2001
Garden Gallery Huntingdon
Babylon Gallery Ely
Hair 2002

2000
Brentwood Arts Festival
Red Square Ely
Palace House Newmarket

1999
Palace House Newmarket

Links
www.norwichtextiles.org.uk

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