Exhibitions
...a thousand ships (2010)
An exhibition of portraits created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme.
My painting (in the middle) is based on one of my own baby photos. It was included in the exhibition while it was shown at Platform (Easterhouse, Glasgow), and the Glasgow School of Art.
An exhibition of portraits created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme.
My painting (in the middle) is based on one of my own baby photos. It was included in the exhibition while it was shown at Platform (Easterhouse, Glasgow), and the Glasgow School of Art.
Film Noir (2011)
An exhibition of paintings based on black and white movies - created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme.
My painting is based on the animated film "Persepolis". It was included in the exhibition while it was shown at Platform and Touchbase (Sense Scotland, Kinning Park, Glasgow). Now my painting hangs on the wall in Autism Initiatives' office building in Edinburgh.
An exhibition of paintings based on black and white movies - created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme.
My painting is based on the animated film "Persepolis". It was included in the exhibition while it was shown at Platform and Touchbase (Sense Scotland, Kinning Park, Glasgow). Now my painting hangs on the wall in Autism Initiatives' office building in Edinburgh.
Collected (2011)
An exhibition of assorted perfectly square artwork created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme, as well as outside contributors. I created a square handmade book for the exhibition, featuring a series of metaphor drawings (e.g. "barking up the wrong tree"). The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery for the Scottish Mental Health Art and Film Festival (SMHAFF).
An exhibition of assorted perfectly square artwork created by artists from Project Ability's Connect programme, as well as outside contributors. I created a square handmade book for the exhibition, featuring a series of metaphor drawings (e.g. "barking up the wrong tree"). The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery for the Scottish Mental Health Art and Film Festival (SMHAFF).
Our Work Here is Never Over (2012)
An exhibition to mark the sad closure of Project Ability's Connect programme, featuring artwork from its participants.
The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
(Thankfully although the Connect programme was closed down due to loss of funding, the artists and staff managed to start a new programme called ReConnect to replace it. Participants now have to pay a fee to attend, the studio is only open part-time, and the tutor is only available in the morning - but it's a huge improvement over nothing!)
An exhibition to mark the sad closure of Project Ability's Connect programme, featuring artwork from its participants.
The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
(Thankfully although the Connect programme was closed down due to loss of funding, the artists and staff managed to start a new programme called ReConnect to replace it. Participants now have to pay a fee to attend, the studio is only open part-time, and the tutor is only available in the morning - but it's a huge improvement over nothing!)
You, Me and ASD (2013)
An exhibition to mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), featuring artwork from the participants of workshops jointly run by Project Ability and the Autism Resource Centre (ARC). I created a series of images in the style of a comic strip, showing what it's like to live with autism. The exhibition was held in the main foyer of Trongate 103, Glasgow.
An exhibition to mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), featuring artwork from the participants of workshops jointly run by Project Ability and the Autism Resource Centre (ARC). I created a series of images in the style of a comic strip, showing what it's like to live with autism. The exhibition was held in the main foyer of Trongate 103, Glasgow.
Create! Art for Autism (2013)
An exhibition for young people (up to age 25) with autism. I went to the awards ceremony in Cardiff, where I was a runner up in the 2D category.
An exhibition for young people (up to age 25) with autism. I went to the awards ceremony in Cardiff, where I was a runner up in the 2D category.
Pet Portraits (2013)
An exhibition of pet portraits, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create (young people), Aspire (learning disability) and ReConnect programmes. I had three of my drawings of my own cat, Phoebe, included. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of pet portraits, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create (young people), Aspire (learning disability) and ReConnect programmes. I had three of my drawings of my own cat, Phoebe, included. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
Art in the Gart (2014)
An exhibition run by Project Ability.
The exhibition was held in Gartnavel Royal Hospital.
An exhibition run by Project Ability.
The exhibition was held in Gartnavel Royal Hospital.
Project Ability's Christmas Auction (2014)
An special auction to raise money for Project Ability, featuring artists from their Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes.
The special Christmas auction was held in Project Ability's own gallery and online.
An special auction to raise money for Project Ability, featuring artists from their Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes.
The special Christmas auction was held in Project Ability's own gallery and online.
A Colony of Penguins, Icebergs (2014)
An exhibition showing the ceramic penguins I created while working with one of Project Ability's 'artist in residence', through their ReSearch project. The penguins were created using slip casting and multiple different types of clay.
The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition showing the ceramic penguins I created while working with one of Project Ability's 'artist in residence', through their ReSearch project. The penguins were created using slip casting and multiple different types of clay.
The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
Prints Show (2015)
An exhibition featuring prints from various different autistic artists.
The exhibition was held at The Gallery on the Corner, Edinburgh (now sadly closed).
An exhibition featuring prints from various different autistic artists.
The exhibition was held at The Gallery on the Corner, Edinburgh (now sadly closed).
Food to Go (2015)
An exhibition of food based artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was a drawing of penguins dressed up as various foods (in alphabetical order). The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of food based artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was a drawing of penguins dressed up as various foods (in alphabetical order). The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
NAS National Art Competition (2015, 2016)
In 2015 I was one of two runner ups in the National Autistic Society's National Art Competition - which was open to anyone using their adult services. There were 70 finalists who all had their work displayed in an exhibition in London. My entry was a print of my 'Where's Penguin Wally?' design. I won a trophy, framed certificate and a £50 voucher for Cass Art.
As well as the exhibition in London, there was also an exhibition here in Glasgow in 2016.
In 2015 I was one of two runner ups in the National Autistic Society's National Art Competition - which was open to anyone using their adult services. There were 70 finalists who all had their work displayed in an exhibition in London. My entry was a print of my 'Where's Penguin Wally?' design. I won a trophy, framed certificate and a £50 voucher for Cass Art.
As well as the exhibition in London, there was also an exhibition here in Glasgow in 2016.
A Moment Just Past (2016)
An exhibition of artwork created by artists from Project Ability's ReConnect programme.
Two of my A4 sized "Where's Penguin Wally" prints were featured in the exhibition. It was held in the foyer of Trongate 103, Glasgow.
An exhibition of artwork created by artists from Project Ability's ReConnect programme.
Two of my A4 sized "Where's Penguin Wally" prints were featured in the exhibition. It was held in the foyer of Trongate 103, Glasgow.
Superheroes (2016)
An exhibition of superhero themed artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was my 'Penguin Gotham City' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of superhero themed artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was my 'Penguin Gotham City' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
Penguins on Screen (2017)
My first ever solo exhibition!! Featured nine original drawings and six prints of penguins dressed up as characters from TV and film. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery. There was also a display of some of my other work/products in the gallery shop.
My first ever solo exhibition!! Featured nine original drawings and six prints of penguins dressed up as characters from TV and film. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery. There was also a display of some of my other work/products in the gallery shop.
CATS... The 2nd Instalment (2017)
An exhibition of cat themed artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was my 'Cats, cats and more cats' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of cat themed artwork, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes. My artwork was my 'Cats, cats and more cats' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
Your Home is My Home (2017)
An exhibition of artwork created by artists from Project Ability's walking group, along with artist Fiona McIntosh.
My drawing of 'My Community' was featured in the exhibition. It was held in the Briggait, Glasgow.
An exhibition of artwork created by artists from Project Ability's walking group, along with artist Fiona McIntosh.
My drawing of 'My Community' was featured in the exhibition. It was held in the Briggait, Glasgow.
can't take my eyes off you (2018)
An exhibition of artwork about dolls, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes, as well as artists from outside of Project Ability. My artwork was my 'Aspen' print and 'Wheelie Barbie'. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of artwork about dolls, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes, as well as artists from outside of Project Ability. My artwork was my 'Aspen' print and 'Wheelie Barbie'. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
30x30 (2018)
An exhibition of artwork, all 30x30cm, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes, as well as artists from outside of Project Ability. My artwork was my 'Square Cats' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition of artwork, all 30x30cm, featuring artists from Project Ability's Create, Aspire and ReConnect programmes, as well as artists from outside of Project Ability. My artwork was my 'Square Cats' print. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
Wednesday Art Group (2019)
An exhibition featuring work from the 'Wednesday Art Group' - a group organised by the North West NHS Mental Health service. My artwork was a portrait of my grandad. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
An exhibition featuring work from the 'Wednesday Art Group' - a group organised by the North West NHS Mental Health service. My artwork was a portrait of my grandad. The exhibition was held in Project Ability's own gallery.
