CURRICULUM VITAE

John SutcliffeLittlewell, High St, Apperknowle

Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 4BD

email: johnsutcliffe@me.comWeb: https://johnsutcliffeart.wordpress.com

ARTISTIC PRACTICE

My current artistic practice involves video projection mapping on surfaces in spaces and onto objects exploring the transformative nature of ‘spatial augmented realities’. I use sculptural media, cine and digital film, hand drawn and digital animation, photography, and text to signify narrative in immersive installations. I aim to question our perception of the images and objects before us, forcing us to use our senses to create new meanings and interpretations. I operate in liminal spaces and invite the viewer to join me. I like to question the nature of ‘abstract’ photography through making the photograph a sculptural object to reinforce the physical presence of what would otherwise be latent; existing but not present. In our digital, big data, Facebook era I want to root us in our own sense of being. My performances are illustrated poetic reflections on my work, pedagogy and philosophy.

The Thickness of Shadows.

Photographic Installation MDF structures, LED Lighting, Digital C Photographs on Kodak Endura Metallic Paper.

Birmingham School of Art 2014

EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE

Nov 2016 : “Elementa” External Projection Mapping onto the the exterior of Dronfield Hall Barn with internal exhibition. (Arts Council Funding applied for)

April 2016: “Elemental” An immersive projection mapped installation into the roof space of Dronfield Hall Barn and onto geometric forms with abstract photographic installations.

Elemental – Detail

2015: “P(Art) Life” Poetic performance with images at Birmingham and Midlands Institute, NSEAD Conference

2014 “Thickening the Shadows” Poetic performance at Tate Liverpool: International Journal for Art and Design Education conference. “Collaborative Practices in Art Education”

2014 “Birmingham Institute of Art and Arts Based Masters Final Show “Set Your Chatters to Hum” Abstract Photographic Installation with poetry and LED lighting

2014 “The Thickness of Shadows” exhibition and Artist talk at the Centre for Fine Art Research: ”Twice Upon a Time; Magic, Alchemy and the Transubstantiation of the Senses”

2013 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Arts Based Masters Interim Show “Who Punched the Unicorn?” Photographic installation.

2012 The New Art Gallery Walsall. “Why time spinning earth?” An installation of looped Super 8 Cine film projection, painting and sculpture.

2011 Sindelfingen Germany : Paintings from Derbyshire.

2010 Formed the Arts @S18 Community Arts Group.

2005 – 2011 Continuing Artistic Practice in Landscape and Portrait Painting in oil and beeswax with Local Exhibitions of Painting.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOSCIATION

1990 – present NSEAD. The National Society for Educators in Art and Design

DRONFIELD HERITAGE TRUST ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

2014 – Present Artist in Residence involving

Research and Commissioned Art Projects

Poor Old Horse : a sculptural costume puppet for a local folk tale in collaboration with First Art NE Derbyshire 2015/16

Elementa : Film and projection mapping 2016

Public Sculpture (proposed 2017-18)

Curation of Exhibitions

Adult Education classes in Drawing, painting and photography

Collaboration with local schools developing narratives, artwork and performances.

Liaison with local community arts groups

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a teaching professional with 30+ years experience in practical studio and workshop management with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

1990 – Current: Teacher of Art: (part time since 2007))Hasland Hall Community School, Chesterfield.11-16 Mixed Comprehensive All Ability Learning(2003-2007 Learning Coordinator – pastoral support and team leader)

2015 - 2016 Adult Education: teaching drawing and painting and photographyDronfield Heritage Trust.

2014 - 15 Artist Speaker and workshop leader Birmingham City University MA Course and Artist Teacher Scheme (5 days total)

.1984 – 1990 Teacher of Design & Technology and Head of 3D Art and Design,

William Rhodes Secondary School, Chesterfield.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2014 Master of Arts (with distinction) Arts Practice and Education: Birmingham School of Art, Birmingham City University

Histories of Art Education, Media Arts Philosophy and Practice

1984 Bachelor of Education Craft Design & Technology: Leeds Polytechnic

Ceramics, Cabinet Making, Silver-smithing, History of Art & Design