Artist CV

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 colourful and bold as I enjoy how colour can create certain feelings. I’ve noticed that previous projects of mine have a sense of fantasy as I did work which was about toadstools, fairies and aliens. Just recently I have been enjoying expressing my feelings towards identity and body image, as I think everyone has their own perks and individuality.

I had the opportunity to exhibit my work at Beeston library, I got a positive response from the public who stated mine was one of their most favoured pieces in the exhibition. I found this very humbling and helped me feel more comfortable when people viewed my work.

To develop my work, I wish to continue experimenting with new media to get more of an understanding of what I enjoy and find most intriguing. However, I also want to start drawing again so I can determine what area of drawing I enjoy the most and think I can excel most In.

Education

School & College	Years studying	Qualifications gained
Central College Clifton	2014-2016	MMM (Merit,Merit.Merit) level 3 art & design
Central College Clifton	2014-2015	Photography pass level 3
Rushcliffe academy	2009-2014	8 GCSE A-C

Work experience/exhibitions  

·         Adams Building, Stoney street Nottingham. Event name “Aspire” 7/6/2017 co-organizer.

·         Beeston library for project called “never judge a book” 7/1/2016 co-organizer.

Hanging and exhibiting my work for these projects meant I had to work in a large team and cooperated with other students. I also had a specific time in which the work had to be displayed for which meant working relatively quick and ensuring my own and everyone else’s work was displayed in a professional manor. I had to make quick decisions about which format my work was to be displayed in and make sure that everyone else was happy with the space they had been allocated.

Hanging work has gained me more confidence and skills. Overall I believe this process has helped me understand how to display my work in a professional way. I also have better experience with working to time management and working in groups to ensure everyone’s work was displayed effectively.

Other skills

I have computer skills in Microsoft word and PowerPoint and can do the basics on Photoshop. I taught myself how to use Photoshop for a previous project and believe I am good at learning new skills.

Since participating on my university course I have had to deliver and speak about my work to other art students and course leaders. This has made me gain confidence and feel more open/ comfortable with public speaking. 

References
Michelle Keegan
Adress:Central College Clifton, Farnborough road,NG11 8LU
Michelle.Keegan@centralcollege.ac.uk
Fine art tutor. Head of HND Fine art at Central College