After training as a stonemason and carver in Weymouth in 1998, I began working as a stonemason on Hereford Cathedral, and went on to become a self-employed stonemason and carver. In 2005 I was awarded by The Memorial Arts Charity and funded by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation to start a two-year apprenticeship to learn the art of lettering and lettercarving. The combination of skills that I have acquired over the years has allowed me to continue to work alongside my former master whilst also producing lettering and sculpture in my own style. I am a member of Letter Exchange.
The lettering, carving and sculptures that I have worked on in stone, wood and metal vary greatly in scale. I love the way that the process of carving with a hammer and chisel can leave very distinctive marks in the stone, which can be used to create movement and flow. I enjoy combining words and texture, and making beautifully shaped objects from heavy, unforgiving materials. The text I choose for work of my own design is preferably easy for others to relate to. It is rarely well known; in fact it is often created specifically for the piece of work.
Curriculum Vitae
Awards
2005 - Master / Apprentice - Award from The Memorial Arts Charity, funded by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. Funding for two years to train as a full time apprentice in the art of letter carving at a workshop in Norfolk.
2005 - Edward Johnston Foundation Seminar - Awarded by the Edward Johnston Foundation, to attend the seminar on lettering at Ditchling, Sussex.
2004 - 5-day letter carving in stone workshop - Awarded by West Midlands Arts Council. Intermediate level workshop run on behalf of the Memorial Arts Charity.
Exhibitions
2010 - Norfolk Open Studios
2010 - Artlands Art and the Garden - Work exhibited alongside 19th and 21st Century works created for, or inspired by the garden in the Mannington and Wolterton estates
2009 - Glasses and Vessels - Carved lettercut stone bowls shown alongside antique and contemporary vessels at Artlands, King’s Lynn.
2009 - Salthouse 09: Salt of the Earth
2009 - Norfolk Open Studios
2009 - Art in the Park – Croxton Park, Norfolk.
2009 - The Art of Remembering - National memorial exhibition at West Dean Gardens, Sussex, organised by The Memorial Arts Charity - Ongoing
2008 - Art on the Edge - Glebe Farm Barn, Carleton Forehoe, Norfolk.
2008 - Art in a Norfolk Village - St. James’ Church, Castle Acre.
2008 - Norfolk Open Studios
2007 - Great Snoring Art Exhibition
2006 - Norfolk Open Studios
Education and Qualifications
1998-99 - Weymouth College Distinction NVQ level III and stage II Diploma in Architectural Stone Masonry, Carving and Letter Cutting. Student of the Year 1999.
Employment History
2007 - ongoing - Self employed letter cutter/ carver working in collaboration Making Marks.
2005 - 2007 - Apprentice - Work experience ranging from large-scale public commissions involving public consultation, private commissions as well as developing my own work under guidance.
2001-2004 - Ran a small masonry/carving business in Herefordshire with another stonemason. Projects ranged from subcontracting on a large building restoration project to headstone restoration.
1999-2001 - Employed as a stone mason/carver. Worked on Hereford Cathedral and Keeble College, Oxford and Woodchester Mansion, Gloucestershire.
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Headstones
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