Maeve Dawson
Newcastle, UK
07730346129
-As an artist in the second year of my fine art degree, I tend to make works that are experimental in their materials and processes. My work is often sculptural using obscure and arcane objects. I choose to use found objects as they have an ironically sentimental value to them. Objects that once were bought out of love, or whatever other emotion are then discarded into charity shops, markets etc. making their memories fade away to nothing. I buy these items and use them in my work to give them a new memory, to make up for their lost memories. My particular area of interest in my work is to provoke a reaction out of the audience, whether it is a positive or negative opinion, I often utilize a slight “shock factor” in my work, exploring dark undertones to my pieces that ensures a lasting impression. When I first started out making art work it was to a lesser shock factor as my work is today, my work would still provoke reactions out of people and that was something that I enjoyed happening because even if someone really dislikes the art I produce, I still provoked some kind of emotional reaction inside of them. What I aim to produce with my art is to stand out of the crowd, and create my own working style that can be recognised.
ARTS EDUCATION
Foundation Degree in Fine Art Practice
Newcastle College
2015 – 2017
Grade: Pending
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Newcastle College
2014 – 2015
Grade: Pass
Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Newcastle College
2011 – 2013
Grade: D*D*D*
EXHIBITIONS
Open Studios 8
Square Yard Gallery
December 2016
Amalgamation: Meeting of the Waters
Square Yard Gallery
April 2016
Open Studio 7
Square Yard Gallery
December 2015
Final Show
Trevelyan Building Newcastle college
May 2015
Open Studio 6
Square Yard Gallery
December 2014
Final Major Show
Newcastle College
June 2013
Holy Biscuit
November 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Commission, Assemblage Portrait 2016
Art Commission, Hand Crafted Jewellery 2012
Art residency for Juice Festival, Working with artist Michael Brennand Wood November 2012
Saw the Turner Prize in Newcastle 2011
Saw the Turner Prize in London 2010
Art Summer School, Hartlepool 2009
FINE ART SKILL-SET
Assemblage
Photography
Photoshop
Film
Image Transfers
Using mod-roc
Sewing, Hand and machine
Knitting
Casting
Installation
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