Photographer Chris McFaddo

July 07, 2022

My time as the artist in residence at Tudor House Museum and Gardens in Southampton has now come to an end. Eight months seemed such a long time when I started out. I have learned so much about working in an environment such as this as well as challenging my own inner demons, overcoming my self-doubt and understanding my own motivations that drive my creative endeavours.

As part of my funding, I commissioned a  short film to be made to assist me in recording and sharing a little of my experience with others, and I am pleased to share that this is now available via this link  

My work is now on show at the museum and to mark the end of my journey, to view more of the artworks created during the residency, click here Artist Residency Tudor House and Gardens images 2022

Photograph Nick Carter

I am grateful to the support of the staff and volunteers at Tudor House Museum and Gardens and the wider team from Southampton City Council Culture Team, who, without their support, I would have been unable to undertake the residency.

And most importantly a big thank you to Arts Council England for awarding me the funds to undertake this journey.

And finally, I wish to extend a big thank you to a-space arts, who provided encouragement and non-judgmental, constructive support, enabling me to vocalise my thoughts and encouraging me to make my dreams a reality.