I am an artist and arts educator from the North East of Scotland, currently based in Glasgow. I have a multidisciplinary practice of sculpture, illustration, photography and installation. My work looks at the natural world and geological time in relation to changing environments, ecological systems and communities.
I am interested in how we can draw inspiration from the natural world for a more sustainable future, creating closed cycles of resource management, more durable structures in the built environment, and mutually adaptive communities that work together, on a local and global basis, as we face environmental challenges.
Through photography I document changing environments, focusing on geothermal, ecological, geological, and glaciological areas of scientific interest, as well as sites rich in biodiversity. I creates meticulous hyper-detailed illustrations of geological and botanical formations, capturing the complexity of natural structures. My sculptures highlight the bare frameworks of dynamic and resilient natural forms, examples of strength and durability, and interdependent systems and communities that support life.
I host workshops with arts organisations, schools, community groups, students and charities, to develop creative skills, confidence in skill-sharing and working collectively as part of a group. My workshops focus on the natural environment, climate change, sculpture, illustration, design, and large-scale live-build installations to create urban sanctuaries and green spaces. The workshops facilitate discussion in relation to environmental issues and bridge areas of expertise.
I was awarded the JD Ferguson Arts Award Trust Travel Award for a research and documentary trip to sites of geological, botanical, ecological, glaciological and geothermal interest in New Zealand, a commendation award for a sanctuary space in Glasgow from the Glasgow Institute of Architects, the Deutsche Bank Award for Creative Enterprise, and took part in Pick Me Up Selects at Somerset House in London. I am currently working with marine biologists from Strathclyde University, to highlight changes across the migratory routes and food chains of marine species between Scotland and the Arctic due to climate change.
For more info, to organise a workshop, or request a commission, please email: jennifera@btinternet.com
I am interested in how we can draw inspiration from the natural world for a more sustainable future, creating closed cycles of resource management, more durable structures in the built environment, and mutually adaptive communities that work together, on a local and global basis, as we face environmental challenges.
Through photography I document changing environments, focusing on geothermal, ecological, geological, and glaciological areas of scientific interest, as well as sites rich in biodiversity. I creates meticulous hyper-detailed illustrations of geological and botanical formations, capturing the complexity of natural structures. My sculptures highlight the bare frameworks of dynamic and resilient natural forms, examples of strength and durability, and interdependent systems and communities that support life.
I host workshops with arts organisations, schools, community groups, students and charities, to develop creative skills, confidence in skill-sharing and working collectively as part of a group. My workshops focus on the natural environment, climate change, sculpture, illustration, design, and large-scale live-build installations to create urban sanctuaries and green spaces. The workshops facilitate discussion in relation to environmental issues and bridge areas of expertise.
I was awarded the JD Ferguson Arts Award Trust Travel Award for a research and documentary trip to sites of geological, botanical, ecological, glaciological and geothermal interest in New Zealand, a commendation award for a sanctuary space in Glasgow from the Glasgow Institute of Architects, the Deutsche Bank Award for Creative Enterprise, and took part in Pick Me Up Selects at Somerset House in London. I am currently working with marine biologists from Strathclyde University, to highlight changes across the migratory routes and food chains of marine species between Scotland and the Arctic due to climate change.
For more info, to organise a workshop, or request a commission, please email: jennifera@btinternet.com
