Born 13.04.1978 in Isle of Man

1996-00 Bachelor of Arts: Glass and  Philosophy. University of Wolverhampton, England.
2005-06 Economic studies – Business support scheme (1.5 years) Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man
2011-17 Doctorate in Glass (Part time) National Glass Centre, England

EXPERIENCE:
2002 Artist in residence
Sayle Gallery, Arts Council Douglas, Isle of Man. Responsible for the gallery and sales outlet. Coordination of 5 part-time employees. Create a collection of works of art for a Solo Exhibition

Since 2003 Artist / Designer / Course Leader / Self-employed, Zürich

Production of glass sculpture and design for galleries and retail Manufacturer of custom-made designer jewelry for other designers. Performance / Demonstration / Seminars

2020 Founder of Zurich Glass School, CH

Since 2021 Glass Art Magazine, USA. Freelance Journalist

SELECTED CLIENTS:
Liberty’s of London, UK; Tate Britain, UK
Manx National Heritage, IOM;  Globus, Basel CH

SELECTED PRICES:
North American Manx Assocation Prize for outstanding art
Pearsons Prize for cast glass
Singer Friedlander Prize for 3D Design

SELECTED PUBLICATION:
2017 Craft&design, UK
2016 Society for the History of glass Journal, UK
2015 Contemporary Art 10, USA
2014 Kunst aus  der Flamme, DE
2013 4th  International Glass Festival Luxembourg, LU
2010 Tempest, UK
2008 Glass Art Society Journal, USA
2006 British Glass Biennale, UK

SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
Broadfield House Glass Museum, UK;  Bullseye Connection, USA;   Cam Ogaci, TR; Manx Museum, IOM