Carys Ross

Since graduating from my 3-year BA Honours in Drawing and Print 12 months ago, I have been working and travelling in Central America and Europe.

My art practice has centred around painterly abstraction issues since the middle of my first year. I am interested in abstract mark-making and creating texture. I see painting as a global activity, not just in Great Britain.

Its breadth, diversity and cultural textures extensively feed into my practice. My work revolves around the hand-making process of mark-making, which strengthens humanity within painting. I work mainly with mixed media on canvas and paper, incorporating a strong sense of drawing in my paintings through text, different drawing mediums and some printmaking techniques such as Monoprint.

Illustration features heavily throughout my work, enabling me to tell a story and connect with my viewers.

Alongside my studies, I have had seven years of experience with the public working in community pharmacy and hospitality jobs. I have gained many people skills and been involved in collaborative work opportunities during these roles, which are transferable to further employment.

I am an approachable, positive individual passionate about working with fellow creatives. I have recently showcased my work in two exciting exhibitions. Alongside having featured work, I also helped curate the exhibition with fellow third-year students.

NVQ qualifications One and Two,

• Seven years experience in community Pharmacy. 

2022 - Featured in Gallery and helped curate 

‘Objects in Mirrors are Closer than they appear’ Centerspace gallery, Bristol.

2022 - Featured in gallery 

‘The narrative in painting’ LUCA art school, Ghent, Belgium.

2016-2023 

• Well Pharmacy: My main role was dispensing prescriptions and serving customers on the counter, as well as working in a managerial position for a year. Having responsibility of primary key holder and opening and closing the pharmacy Branch. 

2018-2019

• Cardiff Arts Academy, foundation Diploma in Art and Design,

Grade Distinction.

2019-2022

• The University of The West of England, BA Honours in Drawing and Print, 

Grade First Class.