My practice is grounded in photography, while continually branching into other disciplines. The making of pieces and installations that incorporate prints, objects, and found material is a fundamental process in the development of theme and context. Images and objects share an equal platform as artefacts in projects that tap into ethnographic practice and unpick contemporary socio-political themes.
Born in Sheffield 1992, studying at Chesterfield College and the University of Brighton, graduating in 2015 in Photography. Based at Phoenix studios in Brighton 2017 - 2020. Peer-to-peer mentoring forum Creative Storm, established in Brighton, April 2018 with artist Dulcie Wagstaff, hosting critiques and curatorial events. Currently based in Sheffield.
Residencies
2019 July-Aug - Phoenix Gallery Residency
Exhibitions
2018 Oct - Creative Storm: Curate with Us, Brighton Photo Fringe
2017 May - RED (Studio Show), Phoenix Brighton
2016 Oct - DIY Dreams, Regency Town House, Brighton
2016 June - Brighton @ Free Range, Truman Brewery, London
2015 Sept - Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao, China
2015 Sept - Platform Graduate Showcase, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
2015 June - University of Brighton Photography Degree Show, University of Brighton Gallery
2014 Feb - Headroom, University of Brighton Gallery
Awards
2018 Sept - (shortlisted) Brighton Photo Fringe Open 18
2016 May - Recipient of the Magnum & Photo London Graduate Award
2015 Oct - Recipient of the CVAN (South East) Platform Graduate Award
Publications
2016 - Ardesia Projects
2017 - Photography&
2017 - Phoenix Artist of the Month (interview)
2018 - The Verse (review)
Contact
tomheatley@outlook.com
+44 (0) 7805189968