Current Employment

Practising Artist/ Freelance Interior Textile Designer

My most recent work investigates the emerging landscape of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where I have lived for the last six years. The theme of the work reflects upon the architectural styles and construction of the city within a historical and geographical context.

This body of work is represented by Artspace Gallery, who exhibit throughout the Middle East region. Specific works have been acquired by Sheikh Rashid Khalaf Al Habtoor, Anwar Muhammad Gargash of Gargash Enterprises, ITP Publishing Group, The Jumeira Hotel Group, Porsche, The Capital Club, Dubai Financial Centre and The Radisson Hotel Group.

My commercial design work includes corporate and private commissions of paintings, prints and three dimensional textiles. Interior textile concepts for hotel and apartment developments, commercial textile designs for furnishing fabrics and wallpaper.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2002-3
    • Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
  • 1985-6
    • Master of Arts (MA) Textiles / Fashion, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
  • 1982-5
    • BA Hons (First Class) Printed Textiles, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Teaching Experience

  • 2004-6
    • The American University in Dubai, 2004 – 2006
    • Adjunct Lecturer – Department of Interior Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree
    • Foundation – Textiles for Interiors
    • Adjunct Lecturer – Department of Visual Communication, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree
    • Foundation – Colour Theory and Practice
    • Foundation – Basic Principles of 2D Design
    • Illustration – Painting I
    • Illustration – Painting II
  • 2004-6
    • The International Arts Centre, Dubai.
    • Lecturer in Interior Design
    • Teaching Interior Design to students with an interest in applying to a degree course or starting a career in Interior Design. Teaching included interior design history, perspective drawing, concept boards, sourcing materials, 3D modelling.
  • 2003-4
    • Zayed University, Dubai.
    • Adjunct Instructor
    • Lecturer in Foundation Art and Drawing,
    • Traditional drawing techniques, mix media and art history.
  • 1989-03
    • Stockport College of FE & HE, a University College of Manchester, UK.
    • Course Manager for Textile Design
    • Lecturer in Foundation Art Studies
    • Delivering foundation level classes in traditional drawing, painting, printmaking and three dimensional design, specialising in fashion & textile design.
  • 1987
    • Huddersfield University
    • Adjunct Lecturer
    • BA. (Hons), Surface Pattern Design
    • United Kingdom

Industry Design Experience

  • 1989+
    • Freelance Textile Designer.
    • Working for international interior design and furnishing fabric companies.
  • 1988-89
    • Commercial Textile Designer.
    • Heywood Wallcoverings and Papillion Fabrics
    • United Kingdom.
  • 1986
    • Textile Designer.
    • Embroidery and Printed Textile Designer
    • Jakob Schlaepfer and Co. AG, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Recent Exhibitions

  • 2007
    • Isolated Incidents, Artspace, Dubai, Solo Exhibition
  • 2005
    • Around Seven, Courtyard Gallery, Dubai, American University group exhibition
  • 2005
    • Heal the World, Sharjah Biennial artists,  group exhibition
  • 2005
    • In Transit, Artspace Gallery, Dubai, joint exhibition
  • 2004
    • Interchange, Overground Gallery Abu Dhabi, solo exhibition
  • 2004
    • More Cafe, Dubai, solo exhibtion
  • 2004
    • Majlis Gallery, Dubai, joint summer exhibition
  • 2004
    • Cityscape Exhibition, International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, solo exhibition

Commissions

  • 2009
    • Dubai Financial Centre, Dubai, commission for a series of mix media drawings
  • 2008
    • Dubai Financial Centre, Dubai, commission for a series of screen prints and drawings
  • 2007
    • Capital Club, Commission for a series of drawings and prints
  • 2007
    • Emirates Towers, Dubai, a series of mix media drawings and prints
  • 2007
    • Michael Clattenburg Interiors, commission for a number of paintings for multiple interior projects
  • 2006
    • Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai, mixed media textile installations
  • 2006
    • Michael Clattenburg Interiors, art commission for Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
  • 2003-2008
    • Private commissions

Awards

  • 1987
    • Best Textile Design Portfolio Award, British Design Council and Drapers Record Magazine
  • 1985
    • UK Young Designer of the Year Award, House and Garden Magazine
  • 1981
    • Best Student Award, Foundation Arts Course, Tameside College, United Kingdom