A_Caruana
Location: London
Website: www.creativeeducationandcommunity.com ...ART EDUCATOR
CREATIVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY...
I am an Artist and Educator, looking to continue and excel in my experience of working with galleries, schools, communities and outreach programs.
I have a strong belief that education through the arts remains a substantial support for all, as it celebrates change, diversity, community and genuine appreciation of the arts. I am interested in working in a creative educational environment, where individuals from schools and communities are able to interrogate artefacts in a variety of ways, and come to understand the ways in which they were made, by whom, and for what purpose. Through the observation first hand resources, individuals are able to observe qualities and atmospheres that would be lost in a reproduction. I believe that workshops that deliver first hand resources offer individuals to analyse artefacts and become inspired enhancing their learning and creative development.
As an artist I predominantly specialise in 3D construction and installation. This stems from my initial training as a fine artist. I find that my background is advantageous as I am not afraid to explore new media and take risks. I encourage individuals to be experimental and imaginative, to explore ideas, processes and develop techniques in a broad range of media, such as, textiles, ceramics, print, painting, drawing, sculpture and ICT. I enjoy creating resource packs that are engaging, stimulating, celebrate cultural differences, exploring contemporary and traditional approaches to surrounding themes. I have achieved this through providing a wide range of artefacts and inspirational stimuli that encompass a global perspective.
Exhibitions
2011: The Artist-Teacher PGCE Exhibition, curated by C. Mindel, University of Greenwich, London.
2010: The 100 Exhibition, curated by S.Worrall, Organize, London.
2009: Raw Potential, curated by J.Renshaw, NOVAS Gallery, Liverpool.
2009: Raw Potential, curated by J.Renshaw, University of Chester, Cheshire.
2009: Celebration of Creative education for the vulnerable, curated by A. Caruana and J.Buchannen at the Bishops House, Cheshire.
2009: Phase, curated by A.Caruana, The Bouverie, Cheshire.
2009: Collective, Curated by K.Quayle, The Bar and Courtyard, Cheshire.
2008: Education through creativity, Curated by A.Caruana and J.Buchannen, Chester Aid to the Homeless, Cheshire.
