Biography
Born in the UK in 1995, I now work and live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I built a darkroom out of reclaimed materials in 2019 and taught myself analogue processes and techniques until I earned my one year certificate in Creative Practices at the International Center of Photography, where I also lived in New York City until 2023. I have shown works in London, New York, Massachusetts, and across Scotland, and taught at the Cyprus College of Art, assisted with the exchange programme at the European Academy of Art in Brittany, and worked with the European Capital of Culture (PAFOS 2017).
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Born in the UK in 1995, I now work and live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I built a darkroom out of reclaimed materials in 2019 and taught myself analogue processes and techniques until I earned my one year certificate in Creative Practices at the International Center of Photography, where I also lived in New York City until 2023. I have shown works in London, New York, Massachusetts, and across Scotland, and taught at the Cyprus College of Art, assisted with the exchange programme at the European Academy of Art in Brittany, and worked with the European Capital of Culture (PAFOS 2017).
Solo shows & group exhibitions
The In-between, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, December 2023
Light & Shadow, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, December 2023
The Gift of Words, Worlds through Minds Gallery, Soho NY, November 2023
The Curated Fridge, Autumn 2023 show, curated by Gordon Stettinius
Respire, BAU Gallery, New York, August 2023
Mirrored enchantments, Flush Gallery at Ed Varie, New York City, July 2023
Lifelines, International Center of Photography, curated by Marina Chao, New York City, May 2023
Searching, Erskine, Taigh Chearsabhlagh Museum & Arts Centre, Scotland, 2022
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2022
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2021
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2020
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The In-between, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, December 2023
Light & Shadow, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, December 2023
The Gift of Words, Worlds through Minds Gallery, Soho NY, November 2023
The Curated Fridge, Autumn 2023 show, curated by Gordon Stettinius
Respire, BAU Gallery, New York, August 2023
Mirrored enchantments, Flush Gallery at Ed Varie, New York City, July 2023
Lifelines, International Center of Photography, curated by Marina Chao, New York City, May 2023
Searching, Erskine, Taigh Chearsabhlagh Museum & Arts Centre, Scotland, 2022
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2022
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2021
Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Gallery, Deal, UK, December 2020
Online & in print
Oranbeg Press, ‘Neigh-sayers’, released at Printed Matter’s New York Art Book Fair, 2024
Booooooom Awards Zine, 2024 Este País, New Orbits Interview, 2023
Whatevr Zine Issue 09, 2023
Small Table Collective Issue 01, 2023
Humble Arts Foundation, group show 69, 2020
Black River Magazine Issue 01, 2020
Mina Online Gallery, 2020
Dead Art Magazine Issue 03, 2020
URBANAUTICA, 2019
Bald Moon Magazine Issue 02, 2017
Oranbeg Press, ‘Neigh-sayers’, released at Printed Matter’s New York Art Book Fair, 2024
Booooooom Awards Zine, 2024 Este País, New Orbits Interview, 2023
Whatevr Zine Issue 09, 2023
Small Table Collective Issue 01, 2023
Humble Arts Foundation, group show 69, 2020
Black River Magazine Issue 01, 2020
Mina Online Gallery, 2020
Dead Art Magazine Issue 03, 2020
URBANAUTICA, 2019
Bald Moon Magazine Issue 02, 2017
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