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images from 'when wolf met bear'
Research for a portfolio of exhibitions and out'stallations in association with several organisations and charities working in conservation, has led to extensive mountain travels and wilderness journeys in Great Britain, USA and Europe, and experiences that continue to inspire with new projects to promote further awareness of environmental concerns with the wolf as a symbol.
THE LAND OF
THE WOLF - touring exhibition
an evolving photographic exhibit detailing
the wilderness, the wildlife and natural environment relating to wolves and
the history of the wolf.
2016 - present - Made In Nottingham (shop) Broadmarsh Nottingham
2015 - The Wolves and Humans (Foundation) Tour of The Highlands
2012 - The Smallest Gallery, Station
St, Nottingham
2011 - Fabrika, Leicester's Independent
Art Gallery, Humberstone Gate LE1
2005 - Pushka Restaurant, Rodney Street, Liverpool
Urban Coffee Lounge, Smithdown Road, Liverpool
2004 - The Darkroom Gallery Duke Street, Liverpool, as part of the Liverpool
Biennial.
Herne Bay High Street 2003
Whitstable High Street 2003
Broadstairs Folk Festival 2002
Herne Bay Festival 2002
WOLVES
AND HUMANS FOUNDATION
Trustee of registered charity. Artwork contributor.
Photographic exhibition to promote wolves at the INVERNESS
MUSEUM 2001/ INVERNESS MUSEUM 2002 in association with The Wolf Society (as
was)
www.wolvesandhumans.org
WOLF HOWL GREETING CARDS
Wolf Howls a series of 8 greeting cards that combine distinctive monochrome
images of wolves, with interpretations of ancient myths, depicting a moment
from history when the wolf was thought a hero: an animal to be revered..
www.wolfhowlgreetingcards.org.uk
WOBURN SAFARI
PARK
This ambitious project
runs in conjunction with year 1 of MA Photography research degree 2007; as
we transform the space (an under-used indoor picnic area) to create an educational
wolf-related installation combining imagery and stories relating to Canadian
wolves and bears and the Rocky Mountain environment, the Iberian Wolf of Northern
Spain, myths from the Scottish Isles and current issues in the Polish wilderness.
DRUIDSTONE
ART PARK
The exhibit 'Totem'
a series of large scale imagery of British Wildlife, was mounted along the
woodland trail during the summer season 2005.
Druidstone, Blean, Kent, provides hands-on educational opportunities for visitors
and families to enjoy the magical experience of the ancient woodlands and
its wildlife.
RESIDENTIAL
ART AT WILDWOOD
A study of family
pack of european wolves at Wildwood Kent 2001 - 2004
woodland out'stallations and exhibits / theatre and performance / photographic
presentations / community promotions
WOLF
CUB CLUB
Since 2001 performance
artists from The Faerie Village of Twlyth have come together to promote the
opening (or closing) of each wolf related exhibition with their ever-progressive
theatre performance of 'Wolven Tales'
THE HIGHLAND
WILDLIFE PARK
This was a study
of a pack of wolves during winter 1999/2000 and was part of a three year BA
hons Creative Arts degree at Cumbria College Art and Design, with public view
and exhibit at Edinburgh Zoo Gallery June 2000
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