Statement

Shirley A is based in London, UK, where she is studying fine art at London Metropolitan University. Her work covers the many elements of fine art practice, and includes drawings, painting, print, sculpture, installation and performance.

Shirley A is interested is in expressing the feelings that manifest themselves when confronted with a moment of tension. Nervousness, shock, awkwardness and confusion are investigated, while humour is fundamental in regaining control and making sense of uncomfortable situations, provoking the viewer to ask: “What happened here?”

CV

Education

2016-present, London Metropolitan University, London, BA Fine Art
2015-16, Morley College, London, Foundation in Fine Art
1993-97, Napier University, Edinburgh, BA (Hons) Publishing

Exhibitions

Upcoming:
1-2 and 8-9 June 2019, ‘At Home with… Le Salon des Différents’, group show as part of Penge Art Trail, London (artist and curator)

2019
‘Urgent Matter’, group show, The Cass, London

2018
‘Studio Two’, group show, The Cass, London
‘Cass Collective’, group show, Hackney Empire, London
‘Le Salon des Différents’, group show, Asylum Chapel, London (artist and co-curator)
‘Easter Bunny 2018’, group show, The Cass, London

2017
‘Christmas Cracker 2017’, group show, The Cass, London
‘Summer Open’, group show, The Lovely Gallery, London
‘Different Strokes’, group show, The Castle, London (artist and co-curator)
‘Easter Bunny 2017’, group show, The Cass, London
‘Hanging Together’, group show, Centre for Recent Drawing, London

2016
‘Christmas Cracker 2016’, group show, The Cass, London
‘Art Foundation Show’, Morley Gallery, group show, London (artist and gallery assistant)

Publications
Docklands & East London Advertiser, 13 March 2017, What’s On listing of ‘Different Strokes’
Hackney Post, 15 March 2017, review of ‘Different Strokes’
The Cass Session 2016-17 handbook, image of Stretch, seated at The Castle
London Metropolitan University, review of ‘Different Strokes’