Born               1962, South London
Education                   

1978 - 1980      Epsom School of Art & Design, Surrey

1990 - 1991      Roehampton Institute, Digby Stuart College, London

1990 - 1993      Society of Scribes & Illuminators Associate Scheme

2008                Philosophy in Art, Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning

Exhibitions:

Solo & joint

2007               ‘Inside the Birdhouse’ touring 3 venues in Wales

2006               St. Dogmaels Gallery, Cardigan

2006               ‘Inside the Birdhouse’ Fire & Iron Gallery, Leatherhead

2005               Oriel Queens Hall Gallery, Narberth

2004               Museum of Modern Art Wales, Machynlleth

2003              ‘The Blue Road’ Oriel Emrys Gallery, Haverfordwest

2002              ‘Recent Paintings’ Oriel Llyfergell, Carmarthen

2005              Washington Gallery Cardiff with Caitlin Jenkins

2002              Guildhall Gallery Cardigan with Peter Coviello

2000              ‘moc‘ Whitely’s Atrium Gallery, London with Jane Hawkins

Selected

2007              ‘Bodyworks’ Kooywood Gallery, Cardiff

2006              ‘Lines & Strata’  Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan

2005               Winter Exhibition Y Capel , Llangollen

2005               ‘History’ defining moments in the history of WalesMOMA Wales

2004               ‘Focal’ Ruthin Festival of Contemporary Art, Denbighshire

2003               ‘The Written Word’ Portsmouth City Art Gallery & Museum

2001                Bath Society of Artists Open’ Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

1993               ‘Text & Image’ Off Centre Gallery, Bristol

1992               ‘Love Letters’  Paperpoint Gallery, London & 8 UK venues

1991               ‘Age of Innocence’ Paperpoint Gallery, London & 8 UK   venues

1990               ‘Fine Words Fine Books Masterworks of Modern Calligraphy & Bookbinding

                      St. Paul’s Cathedral, London & Holbourne Crafts & Study Centre, Bath

Group

2006 – 2008    St Dogmaels Gallery, Cardigan 

2005 – 2008     Kooywood Gallery, Cardiff       

2004 – 2008    Crane Gallery, Mumbles, Swansea   

2003 – 2008    Fountain Fine Art, Llandeilo

2005              ‘25’ – Exposure Art - Swansea

2004              ‘Telling Tales’ Oriel Neville Gallery, Llanelli

2003               Newton Barry House Gallery, Co. Wexford, Ireland

2002               Diesel House Studios Summer Exhibition, London

2002               ‘Four Corners’ – The Farnham Maltings, Surrey

Curation

2002              ‘Traffic/Traffig’ Originator, organiser and curator for ‘Traffic/Traffig’ travelling exhibition,

                     originated, curated with colleague Jane Hawkins based in Surrey. The exhibition

                     showcased 14 artists from Wales and England in venues in Wales and Surrey.

2007             ‘BloodRelative’ Organising and curation of art show based in Bristol at the Paintworks

                    Gallery space with colleague Marcus FitzGibbon, to raise money for Diabetes UK.

                    Showcasing 40 artists from Wales and SW England.

Calligraphy and Lettering:

1984 – 98     Freelance for print, display and signage, also private commissions for individuals,

                   Borough Councils and businesses. Clients include: Designer’s Guild - London,

                   Waterstones Bookshops, Penguin Books.

Teaching:

1992 – 95     Mid-surrey, London Borough of Sutton, London Borough of Croydon,

                   HMP Wormwood Scrubs

1993            Wrote advance level accredited calligraphy & lettering course for Surrey Open College Federation

1994            Wrote advance/intermediate accredited calligraphy & lettering course for

                   Sutton College of Liberal Arts

Publications:

Books:        ‘Fine Words Fine Books – Masterworks of Modern Calligraphy & Bookbinding’

                     ‘The Rythmn of Writing’ by Satwinder Sehmi, Gallery section

                      ‘Step-by-Step Calligraphy’ ed. Sue Hufton, project chapter

Articles:      ‘An Artist’s Writer’ - New Welsh Review

                       ‘Knitting with Type’ -  Naked Wales #2    

                       'Concrete Poetry'  - Welsh Art Now                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 Artists Projects & collaborations:

2007            ‘Tree of Life’ Ceiling mural – private residence, London      

2004             llustration and lettering for Royal Mail presentation pack for Welsh stamp series

2002             Printmaking collaboration with Atelier 2221 studio, Delhi, India

Awards:

2007               Arts Council of Wales Development Grant