WORK EXPERIENCE
(2013 - present). Workshops teacher at Thames-Side Print Studio, London. (2018) Art project teacher, secondary school, Catanzaro, Italy. (2017) Art course teacher, GD Korean art students, Rome, Italy. (2016) Collaborations with Nutmeg Editions LTD London. (2015) Printmaking teacher at Colfe's School, Lee Printmaking teacher at Cody Dock Summer School INTERNSHIPS (2009 - 2011) Teaching assistant at the Prince's Drawing School, London. Printmaking assistant at Lazarides LTD, (Art Editioners), London. Etching editioner at the Lorenzo Bencini studio, Florence, Italy. |
EDUCATION
MA Printmaking (distinction) Bisonte International School of Graphic Arts, Florence, Italy, 2006 - 2008. BA Hons Fine Art, Painting Accademia delle Belle Arti di Firenze, Florence, Italy, 2002 - 2007. Awarded an Erasmus Grant, (study abroad programme) at the Facultad de Bellas Artes Granada, Spain. 2005 TRAINING Teaching qualifications: DTLLS and PTLLS Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector East London College, Leytonstone, London, 2011. Training in colour lithography printing, Pistelli Studio , Florence, Italy, 2009. Fresco Painting course Course, Florence, Italy, 2008. SKILLS
I am an expert in printmaking techniques including relief printing, mezzotint, stone lithography and burin engraving. Having shared facilities since my day at university I am great at studio maintenance, stock-control and ensuring studio health & safety. I run printmaking workshops including Aquatint and Chollagraph for all learners. I practice and teach a range of printmaking techniques such us drypoint, sugar-lift, etching, mono-type printing, wood-cut, and lithography on stone. I curate my own printed editions an ocasionally I assist the production of screen-print, intaglio and litho editions in collaboration with other artists. AWARDS/public commissions 2017 Artwork for Cittanova local town council, Calabria IT. 2016 Awarded ALBERTO CAVALIERE prize for culture, Cittanova, IT. 2016 Sho award Bells from the deep competition, Hundreds Years gallery, London. 2015 Winner ART CLASH printmaking competition, Florence, IT. 2015 Awarded Audience's favourite artist, Lubomirov-Eaton Gallery, London, UK. 2015 Special mention Citta' di Civitella painting competition, Tuscany, IT. 2013 Awarded ANASSILAOS prize for culture , Reggio Calabria, IT. 2008 Winner of Citta' di Pescia printmaking competition, Pescia, Tuscany, IT. |