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BIOGRAPHY

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Charlie uses textiles, sculpture, embroidery, and digital media to explore themes of the uncanny, the curious, personal placement, and play. They are inspired by the works of Ernesto Neto, Annalisa Bollini, Guillermo del Toro, and Adam James, and believe that the main driving force behind the work that they create is a desire to playfully explore, communicate, and interpret the seen and unseen worlds around themselves in a sustainability conscious way.

Aside from their university exhibitions Charlie's work has been used to raise funds for a number of causes, notably Dissident Whispers roleplay anthology to raise funds for bail bonds during the Black Life Matters riots in America. 

Charlie currently works as a jewellery maker, enjoys travelling to new countries, and spending time with their loving partner, and their dog Murphy.

CV

A multidisciplinary fine artist who primarily uses textiles, poetry, sculptures, and installations. I explore themes of catharsis, emotional release, and human relationships with the natural world using my background in Chemistry and scientific enquiry to create biomorphic forms intended to invoke wonder and the sublime. I am a conscientious individual that uses curiosity to blur the boundaries of art and science to create concepts and ideas that bring the beauty of the natural world into the domestic sphere using traditional textile craft techniques.

Education:

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BA (Hons) Fine Art

University of Brighton (2020-2023) Award Pending July 2023

 
Level 4 Art and Design Foundation Degree

Richmond College (2019-2020) Distinction

 
MChem (Hons) Chemistry

Manchester Metropolitan University (2007-2012) 2:2


Group Exhibitions
 
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Skills:

  • Confident with presenting information and public speaking; assertive and approachable with a friendly, enthusiastic attitude

  • Excellent organisational skills in both a personal and professional capacity with regards to deadlines and administrative tasks.

  • Capable of working within a group as both a team member and as a team leader where necessary

  • Knowledgeable in Inclusivity and Diversity within a Fine Art Context

  • Able to work safely within a wood workshop and adhere to health and safety measures

  • Creative and intuitive thinker with an adaptable approach to problem solving and challenges.

  • Readily accepts input and exercises critical reflection to improve own practice

  • Capable with textile manipulation, silicone casting, plaster, sewing, digital work in AdobePhotoshop and Lightroom, weaving and basketry, and traditional craft techniques

 
Relevant Professional Experience:

Studio Assistant – Milne-Watson Jewellery

  • Create bespoke jewellery from set designs

  • Able to work independently through a list of tasks in a timely manner

  • Refined attention to detail via fine jewellery making techniques

  • Assisted with development of designs, techniques, and new line ideas

 
Lead Fundraiser – University of Brighton

  • Communicated with professional bodies to book and organise events

  • Created marketing posters for the event across social media and campus buildings

  • Utilised fundraising platforms to promote donations

  • Worked as part of a team to run a market to raise funds


Inclusive Practice Partner – University of Brighton

  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Exercised good written and verbal communication skills

  • Nurtured an interest in inclusive practice, particularly diversifying and decolonising the Fine Art curriculum.

  • Developed project management skills.


Lead Storyteller – No Rest For the Wicked for Conflict Resolutions LARP

  • Created props, costumes, and weekend long interactive scenarios for players to interact with

  • Developed conflict resolution skills for interpersonal disputes on a professional level

  • Creatively adapted sci-fi and high fantasy tropes to the game setting

  • Helped to create a Code of Conduct policy that fostered an inclusive and accessible environment for a variety of socioeconomic situations such as race, gender, and disability.


Commissions:


Illustration - Raid on Fort Frogfellow, Dissident Whispers, Tuesday Night Games


An anthology of 58 original RPG adventures made by a diverse, international collective of creators in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. All proceeds go towards bail funds.


Illustration - Help Us Help People We Know


One digital portrait was raffled to raise funds for those experiencing financial struggle as a

result of the COVID-19 Epidemic

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