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 Show & Tell, established in Brighton, April 2018 with artist Dulcie Wagstaff, hosting critiques and curatorial events. Currently based in Sheffield.
Publications
2022 Catalogue for the body of work 'There We Have It'
Residencies
2019 July-Aug - Phoenix Art Space Residency, Brighton
Exhibitions
2019 Aug - Residency conclusion exhibition, Phoenix Art Space
2019 May - TWHI (W.I.P studio show), Phoenix Brighton
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
Press
2019 - RAPT magazine (video interview)
2018 - The Verse (review)
2017 - Phoenix Artist of the Month (interview)
2017 - Photoworks (feature)
2017 - Photography&
2016 - Ardesia Projects
Contact
tomheatley@outlook.com
+44 (0) 7805189968