Education.

2024 – Present             MFA Fine Art, Sheffield Hallam University.

2022 – 2024                 BA Fine Art, Level 5 +6, Sheffield Hallam University.

2021 – 2022                 BA Fine Art, Level 4, Manchester Metropolitan University.

2020 – 2021                 Foundation Art and Design, The Sheffield College.

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Research & Study Visits. 

Gawthrope Hall, UK

2025.                           Studied  Georgian/ Victorian hair works including a watch fob, chain, embroidery and pendant.                                               Reseach is ongoing.

Bankfield Museum, UK

2025                            Studied a collection of mourning jewellery, including one hair embroidery. Ongoing research into                                           historical context, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. 

Bury Art and Sculpture Museum, UK  

2024 – 2025                Examined a selection of 10 Georgian and Victorian hair embroideries. Conducted research into                                               provenance, lineage, and artists. Current findings have been accepted

                                     into the museum’s archives. [See Research]

 

Work Experience.

2024 – Present             Volunteer Committee Member for Open Up Sheffield. Joint social media engagement.

2022 – Present             Volunteer at Bloc Projects Gallery, Sheffield.

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Solo Show.

2024                            Whispers, The Art House, 45 Carver Street, Sheffield. [Read More]

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Exhibitions / Physical / Online​.

2025.                           Self-Portrait, Online Exhibition, CISTA ARTS, London. [See Here]

2024.                           Hidden, Group Exhibition, The House of Smalls Gallery, Edinburgh. [Read More]

​2024.                           Feedback Showcase, Yorkshire Art Space, Exchange Studios, Sheffield.

2024.                           Moral Fibre, Group Exhibition, The House of Smalls Gallery, Edinburgh. [Read Here]

2024.                           SHU Degree Show, Sheffield Hallam University [Read More]

2024.                           Flowers, Group Exhibition, Fronteer Gallery, Sheffield.

2024.                           Ones to Watch, Group Exhibition, Sunny Bank Mills, Pudsey. [Read More]

2023                            Winter Warmers, Group Exhibition, Fronteer Art Gallery, Sheffield.

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Interview

2025.                           Artist interview with Green Salon Collective. [See Interview]

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​Features About My Practice
2025.                          Donna Lowson, feature by Human Material Loop, based on application questions. [See Feature]

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​Collaboration / Residencies.

2024.                           Brown Street Projects Collaboration. The Occurrence. 62 Brown Street, Sheffield.            ​

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Achievements.

2024.                           Shortlisted for the New Contemporaries. A leading Uk organisation supporting emergent art                                                   practices from British Art Schools.           

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Hosted Workshops.

 

2025.                           Beyond Strands Victorian Hairwork, Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum, Doncaster

2024.                           Timeless Blooms Victorian Hairwork , Kiln Coffee, Clough Road, Sheffield.

2024.                           Beyond Strands Victorian Hair Work, Fronteer, Gallery, Orchard Square, Sheffield.