About Cj

Born Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1978

BA(Hons) Three Dimensional Design, MMU, 2000

‘Next Move’ residency, 2001 – 03

Programme Leader,
Creative Business Development, Manchester School of Art, 2003 – present

Member of the board of directors
for Manchester Craft and Design Centre, 2007 – present

Currently living and working in Manchester, UK

Cj is interested in the building of memories through objects and surface pattern, working in ceramics and lighting across craft and design, with one off objects, production runs, design work, workshops and large scale installations. Main areas of interest are with re-use of materials and engaging communities with craft/design. She is currently Programme Leader for Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Development at MMU, and is a consultant for various organisations and schemes on creative business development.

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‘My fascination with pattern and surface texture has been important from an early age with repetition in surface and form being an overriding focus throughout my artistic life – an interest in hidden meanings, layers, secrets and treasures allows me to explore various trains of thought in my work. What is most important is that the pieces work on different levels – aesthetically, the work appeals to the beholder with simple, geometric forms, and organic patterns overlaid – but beyond the aesthetics lies the references to my influences, and often in commissioned pieces there are more layers of hidden meanings for the person involved. A feeling of calm, quiet nostalgia, a sense of belonging, contemplation and thoughtfulness; these are all important to my work.’

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Cj at Manchester Metropolitan University