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"Postcards of the heart" exhibition

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Postcards of the heart is my own mono print and transferring of images to create a rather plain but quite personal series of postcard size pieces. The meaning for this series are all to do with my family and how were separated and live in different cities and countries but were a tight unit and stick together no matter what. I got the chance to exhibit this work of mine at Stoney street new college Nottingham with my fellow class members. I had to hang my own work and help others put there work on display which was a new experience for me but I believe it helped with my work ethic and gave me more independence. I also found that I worked well with others and over came any challenges I faced.

Me,Myself and I

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Photoshoot explained  The purpose of this photoshoot was for me to be photographed in an area that made the style of clothing i am wearing look out of place and stand out. The reason being is i want to show that we feel pressured to dress and look a certain way in different places.                                                

Artist statement

Artist statement I am Dominic James Borrows-Jones and am currently living in Nottingham. i am studying fine art degree at central college Clifton. I believe I don’t have a favoured media which I like to stick with, I enjoy experimenting and trying out new media with each project. Previous to this course I did a lot of illustration and I believe this is my most favoured area of art. I've  tried to step outside my comfort zone and try out new media which has been successful  but I want to get back into drawing as I find it most therapeutic . My work often revolves around my family and myself as I enjoy letting people have an insight into my life. A previous project of mine was about separation  between families and how I believe everything happens for a reason. My style is often very intricate as I like my work to be rather clean and precise. I like my work to be quite colourful  and bold as I enjoy how colour  can create certain feelings. I've ...

Artist CV

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Dominic James Borrows-Jones Fine artist & illustrator Dom.borrowsj@gmail.com 07491982932 Artist statement  I am Dominic James Borrows-Jones and am currently living in Nottingham. i am studying fine art degree at central college Clifton. I believe I don’t have a favoured media which I like to stick with, I enjoy experimenting and trying out new media with each project. Previous to this course I did a lot of illustration and I believe this is my most favoured area of art. I’ve tried to step outside my comfort zone and try out new media which has been successful but I want to get back into drawing as I find it most therapeutic. My work often revolves around my family and myself as I enjoy letting people have an insight into my life. A previous project of mine was about separation between families and how I believe everything happens for a reason. My style is often very intricate as I like my work to be rather clean and precise. I like my work to be quite c...

"Identity" photography project

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Photography project These photographs were taken in a photography studio for my project identity. I set up the camera and space myself and had a friend photograph me and other members of my class in different poses and attire. Gothic rock  Hippy, relaxed Hippy, relaxed Hippy, relaxed