CV

CV : ANNA COLUMBINE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Anna Grace Columbine

Email Address: anna.gracie@hotmail.co.uk

PRACTICE

My practice is very much art-based, where recently I have become interested in ideas surrounding the processes of making art, and experimenting with methods to create conceptual artwork, sculpture, artifacts or installation-based pieces.

My work is based around THE TEXTILE AS FAMILIAR. I am beginning to expand and challenge what  ‘textiles’ can be in terms of materials and approaches.

My blog on my current work is;

annagracie.blogspot.co.uk

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Current –Ba (Hons) Textiles in Practice 2011-2014,  Manchester School of Art

Art and Design Foundation -Distinction (Manchester School of Art)

A Levels  - Textiles, Art (A*) History (A) (Holy Cross Sixth Form College)

GCSE's - Textiles, English Literature, History, Science (A*) Maths, English Language, Art,Science, French, R.E, ICT (A) Statistics (B) (Parrenthorn High School)

EXHIBITIONS

Tim Curry, Permanent  Installation, Font Fallowfield ,Manchester (December 2012)

-Site specific installation; A colourful thread-wrapped-twig sculpture in-keeping with the quirky character of the popular hangout in the centre of Fallowfield.

Textile Innovation, Blank Space, Hulme Street, Manchester (May 2012)

-Exhibiting alongside a collective group, exploring themes of science, space and structure. Responsibilities included  working alongside gallery owners, setting up the exhibition and running the gallery (opening, closing and invigilation).

Friends, Art and Design Foundation, Final Exhibition, Manchester School of Art (June 2011)

-Installation comprising of heavily intensive handstitched pieces (selfmade dress and shirt and artifacts) exploring numerous processes and ideas of making and concepts.

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

‘The Wrappers’ (From November 2012-Ongoing)

-  Collaboartive art group, comprising of others and myself from the Textiles in Practice Degree at Manchester School of art. We create installations with a theme of thread-wrapping,  which can involve wrapping objects, spaces and creating sculptural installations. Projects include a commissioned piece for Font Fallowfield

'Unit X' Manchester School of Art (March-May 2012)

-Worked on a live project 'Imagining It'. Involved working in a collaborative environment to produce a final piece working in smaller groups using collective blogs to generate and document work and inspiration. Learnt to support and work in collaboration with the group, which led to an independent exhibition, Textile Innovation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Blank Space Collective, Gallery invigilator (September 2012-Ongoing)

-Regular invigilator and set-up assistant for previews, art exhibitions and events. Tasks include welcoming visitors, serving on the bar and invigilating spaces.

BBC ‘Meet the Crafter’ Pilot production assistant, Whitworth Art Gallery (September 2012)

-Fantastic experience working for the BBC Learning Department in assisting on the pilot  for new craft based show ‘Meet the Crafter’. I had invaluable experience understanding the workings of such a production, gained behind-the-scene insight, and developed and put into action co-ordination, organization and communication skills whilst helping and interacting with participants on the show and working with BBC Staff.

‘CHROMA’ Space preparation assistant, Blank Space (June 2012)

-Assisted artist Liz West prepare the space for CHROMA . Involved preparing and decorating the space to high standards ready for her first major Exhibition.

‘Serious about Art’, Workshop Assistant, Whitworth Art Gallery (March 2012)

-Work Experience with Textile Artist Kate Egan, helping assist on a group workshop. I worked on a small scale collaborative piece, worked with the participants in exploring the theme of new ways of creativity, regarding textiles and stitch. I learnt about organising a workshop, and got an insight into how a practicing artists work with galleries.

Bury Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Collections Assistant (July & August 2011)

 –Volunteer at Bury Art Gallery and Museum, assisting museum staff documenting objects. Worked with a member of staff to put up an exhibition at Ramsbottom Heritage Society. This was a fantastic experience as I love working with objects, and I gained an insight into the workings of the museum and gallery.

‘Imagining Bury’ Group Project (October 2009)

- Selected to participate in a project ‘Imagining Bury' with the artist Emily Campbell. Worked with the artist and other selected students in a number of workshops to develop a public art piece as part of the new Townside Health Centre in Bury. We worked on photoshop and produced creative writing that was used as inspiration and became part of the artwork.

Part-time Job, Schuh (2009- present)

-Since November 2009 I have been working part time at the shoe store Schuh as a sales assistant. I have developed excellent communications skills with customers and experienced working with colleagues in a team-focused environment.

SKILLS

-I have a number of practical textile-based skills and I can use a laser cutting machine and the design software to go with it such as Vectorworks and Coral Draw. I can also use InDesign and Photoshop software to produce publications, books and ‘zines. I have good photography skills, where I can use DSLR and film camera, edit and manipulate images.

I feel I am very enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a great work ethic. I consider myself to be very friendly and approachable which is valuable when working in collaboration with others. I am organised, have excellent time keeping skills and I ensure I put the best effort into everything I do regarding work and practice.

REFEREES

Kate Egan	Tony Ratcliffe
Programmer Leader, Textiles in Practice Chatham Building	Programme Leader, Art and Design         Foundation Chatham Building
Manchester School of Art	Manchester School of Art
Cavendish Street	Cavendish Street
Manchester	Manchester

Sharon Bansal

Director, Blank Media Collective

Blank Space

43 Hulme Street

Manchester

M15 6AW