Artist Statement, Creative CV and Online presence

 In my practice, I aim to explore ideas of human instinct and our relationships with the natural and artificial worlds. Through drawing, textiles and ceramics, I create sensitive and playful works on a small scale that embody these concepts. My values as an artist are to be resourceful and reduce my consumption of new materials; I use second hand or ready-mades whenever possible due to environmnental concerns that often manifest in my work.

CV

Education and Qualifications 

Was educated at Chilwell School (2010-2015) and at Lakeview 6th Form College, Chilwell, Nottingham (2015-2017). Gained 10 GCSEs from Chilwell and 3 A Levels + 1 AS level from Lakeview:  

GCSE

Art and Design (Fine Art) – A*

Media Studies – A*

French – A*

English Language – A*

English Literature – A

Geography  – A

Biology – A

Chemistry  – A

Physics  – A

Mathematics (higher) - B


A Level

A2 English Literature - A

AS Media Studies - A

A2 Media Studies – B

A2 Art and Design ADV (Fine Art) - B

Studied for a Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies at Nottingham College from September 2017 to May 2018, specialised in Illustration and passed all modules. Work was exhibited in end of year show.

Other Creative Experience:

2018-2020

One to one private art tutoring with young pupil and ran art workshop for children's birthday party.

Volunteering for Oxfam. Jobs included selecting illustrations from damaged books and mounting to be sold as prints which raised over £100 for the charity.

Painting large backdrops for photoshoots at Scouts family camp events.

Painted large 3D elephant models for St John's C Of E Primary School in Stapleford.

2020-2022

Exhibited 3D work at National Justice museum for 'Outside Power' project 2021.

Completed multiple painting commissions.

Exhibited ceramic work at Newstead Abbey for 'Mapping Privilege' project.

Participated in Rachel Carter 'Standing in this Place' project, producing braids to be cast into new broadmarsh sculpture.

Volunteer work at Surface Gallery, preparing/maintaining exhibition space, invigilation.


Online Presence

I use my instagram account @fdacharlotte to give candid insights into my creative world. I share progress images of my work, final outcomes, and other photographs that I take in the process. Instagram lets me reach targeted audiences through the use of hashtags, and I can discover and follow artists that inspire me. My peers regularly comment on my posts with feedback and encouragement, so it is a positive space. On my profile I have also included a link to my blog for anyone who wants a more in depth experience of my work. Another way I can gain feedback through instagram is using the stories feature, which lets you create polls and initiate Q&A style interactions. I find this helpful in certain decision making processes because I can ask my followers to vote between two options - I might ask them which their favourite image is or which colour scheme they think is most effective for example.


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