Claire Reeves
Biog
I am a recent graduate of art and design and I am now studying for a MA in Arts Psychotherapy at the Northern Programme in Sheffield. I have a keen interest in the fields of arts in health and community arts.
In my most recent work, a created a series of collages on canvas using old newspapers and magazines, incorporating both the preprinted texts and the graphics. These collages were experiments to help me to develop my collaging techniques and also to build up a narrative within my work. I have composed the collages to resemble stained glass design depicting modern images in the form of religious iconography using pages from glossy magazines to bring out the vivid colours and create the illusion of light.
I use a lot of salvaged items to create my artwork. For example, I have created a series of jewellery using old discarded electrical wire knotted together. I have also used clippings of articles to create jewellery pieces. The articles I chose were mainly of a negative or shocking nature. The resulting jewellery pieces appear to be pretty and decorative at first sight, but a closer look reveals something something that is quite frightening and vicious. The predominant theme that runs through my work is the taking of everyday objects, refuse and garbage that are no longer considered useful and then transforming these things into objects that are eye catching and thought provoking
Claire Reeves BA (Hons)
clairereeves@talktalk.net
01709 871259
D.O.B 3/10/80
Status : Married
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I have good personal skills, a positive outlook and the drive to succeed. My education is of a good standard and has given me experience of various art and design techniques and materials as well as allowing me to work with and learn from other artists.
I have experience in a variety of roles in client care working on a one-to-one basis with the public, problem solving and working to schedules. I enjoy working and contributing to the community. I work well on my own initiative, but also as part of a team, to support and be supported by others.
I welcome challenges and enjoy seeing a project through from beginning to completion.
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
Computer literacy and information technology level one. Knowledge of Word, Basic photo shop.
Cognitive behavioural therapy course.
Secrets Shared Self – Harm awareness workshop.
Kingfisher training solutions LTD, child protection.
Rotherham enterprise business course.
Fund raising skills.
Basic understanding of French.
Personal Skills
Good communication skills and telephone manner.
Good written skills to provide reports and evaluations.
Work well on my own initiative and as part of a team to generate ideas and practical solutions.
Problem solving and organizational skills.
Drive and enthusiasm.
CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS
Arts Volunteer at Rotherham Borough Council – Dec 2008
Arts volunteer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals- July 2008
Volunteers induction – attendance and completion, Sheffield teaching hospitals – Nov 2008
Certificate of attendance,Secrets Shared, self harm awareness workshop – April 2006
Certificate of attendance, Kingfisher training solutions, Child protection course – June 2006
Member of Rotherham Open Arts Renaissance.
Exhibitions and Workshops
The Cooper Gallery Open Exhibition Aug 2006
Degree Show – June 2009
The Clock Tower Gallery Christmas Card Competition – Oct 2009
Children's workshop, Rotherham Diversity Festival – Sept 2009
GraduART project - Nov/Dec 2009
Editorial
MUSE Magazine, Artist Profile – April 2009
Barnsley Chronicle, Degree Work – July 2009
Barnsley Chronicle, Jewellery work - Nov 2009
EDUCATION
Huddersfield University, Barnsley Campus- BA (Hons) Art and Design (Interdisciplinary) awarded 2.1- Sept 2006 – June 2009
Barnsley MBC Adult learning, Practical options : Art and Design, 3 credits at level 2 – Sept 2004 – July 2005
Open University, Introduction to the Humanities, Pass – Sept 2003 – July 2004
Rotherham college of Arts and Technology, - BTEC National Diploma Foundation – Sept 1999- July 2000
Visual studies – Pass
Complementary studies – Merit
Fashion textiles – pass
3D design – pass
Photography – merit
Fine art – pass
Graphics – pass
3D design confirmatory – pass
Starting photography and black and white photography.
Creative studies – 3 credits at level 2
Personal skills – improving own learning and performance, working with others, problem solving – level 3
Wath Comprehensive School Sixth Form, Rotherham, A Level:
Design and Technology - D
Art and Design – E
General Studies – E
French – Pass
Wath Comprehensive School, Rotherham, GCSE:
6 A's including art, design and English, 1 B and 2 C's including maths.
Throughout my education, I have concentrated particularly on art and design. The courses I have chosen have been to progress to a higher level eventually to train as an art therapist. I have recently graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a BA second upper class honours degree in art and design (interdisciplinary) and have been offered an unconditional place on an MA Art Psychotherapy course.
EMPLOYMENT
Arts Volunteers – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Aug 2008 – Present
My role as a volunteer is varied. I use my creativity and display skills in the Clock tower gallery, displaying work in exhibitions and in the sales cabinets. I am able to do artwork with patients on the wards to try to improve their stay in hospital whilst maintaining hospital standards of health and safety. If required I am able to carry out clerical duties such as typing documents, contacting staff members by telephone/ email. I mainly support the Arts co coordinator and work with other members of the volunteers team.
Arts Volunteer – Rotherham Borough Council
Dec 2008 – present
My role is to support the Principle Officer for Community arts. I work as part of a team who supports the participation of arts by the people of Rotherham. I work with other artists, members of the public, school children and parents.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
In my spare time, I enjoy working on my own art pieces and displaying them in different exhibitions, making fascinators for weddings and special occasions and visiting art galleries and shows.
I enjoy reading, going to live music gigs, keeping fit and spending time with my family. I like to travel and have previously worked in Pakistan and France.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
Works by this artist
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