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I studied Architecture in Glasgow where their flexible and open study practice allowed me scope to explore various artistic projects and produce a range of works exploring different themes. On graduating and facing the reality of the working world I realised that the job of an architect, while challenging and rewarding is not always one of invention and creativity. I therefore formed Hole in my Pocket, an artist collaboration and website which became the outlet for my creativity.

Over the past seven years, under the banner of Hole in my Pocket, I have worked on a vast variety of creative projects ranging from designing T-shirts, building Storytelling Machines, directing short films, curating exhibitions, publishing a book with Trajectory and creating painting and sculpture exhibitions.

The main themes which repeat in my work are related to the exploration of stories in all forms; be that looking at ways in which our lives are part of an ever growing and interconnected narrative, trying to understand the world and its varied landscape and cultures though mythology and legends, or creating work which feels like a snatched moment from a further tale.

As a society we need narrative; it is our system of making sense of the world. Through narrative we can link people, places and events to an understandable time frame. A leads to B which leads to C. Everything in our history is a part of a narrative; mythology, religion, culture, science even history itself, everything is a process through time and to make sense of it we create stories. I am very interested in how these stories shape and form the environment around us. In terms of architecture and landscape stories act as a fourth dimension connecting us to both the past and possible future of a site.

I am currently developing a series of new paintings and a new illustrated book.

website
www.holeinmypocket.com

blog
holeinmypocketblog.blogspot.com/

shop
www.etsy.com/shop/holeinmypocket