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Minela Ward Artist statement I am very interested in how the human form relates to its surroundings and I have been developing this idea though the use of screen-printed figures over the surface of heavily textured mono-prints. I combine various stenciling techniques, generally ones that encourage spontaneity, such as torn papers, stencils and painting directly on to prints with gouaches or inks. I develop my work primarily through photography which I then simplify before working in water-based media and drawing inks.
ARTISTIC EDUCATION
AWARDS
*Work selected and shown for Welsh Artist of the Year at St David’s Hall Cardiff, 2005
*Somerset Arts Bursary 2002
*Designing the sculpture that starts the South West coast path trail from Minehead to Poole 2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have a lot of practical experience within the Printmaking field as this is what I specialised in for my Fine Art degree. However I also have experience in painting, ceramics, sculpture and installation work. I have a good deal of experience of working with galleries and organizing my own and group exhibitions. I am very interested in developing my skills and understanding of community arts schemes further. I think it is very important that the general public are able to access art on all levels and are made aware of its importance for community regeneration. I am also interested in Art & Health related projects, as I have been involved with special needs support work for the past six years.
EXHIBITIONS
The Globe, Taunton, Somerset, November-December 2005 The White Heart, Wiveliscombe, Somerset November-January 2006 The Chapel Gallery, Wiveliscombe, Somerset September-November 2005 Arts Festival, Porlock, Somerset September 2005 (Collaboration with Poet) Appledore Arts Festival Devon, June 2005 (Collaboration with Poet) Paintworks Studios, Bath Road, Bristol, June 2005 St. David’s Hall Gallery Welsh Artist of the Year Cardiff, June-July 2005 Degree Show Howard Gardens Campus, Wales, June 2005 One woman show, Paul Street Gallery Taunton Feb 2005 (Collaboration with Poet) Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Wales. Jan - Feb 2005. Howard Gardens UWIC, Wales. Public exhibitions held each year 2002 -2005. Broadway Gallery, Cardiff, Wales Nov 2002. Chapel Arts, Ilminster, Somerset, 2001. |
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