Jonathan Holmes

I enjoy the work dynamic, and have gravitated towards jobs that operate in teams. I consider myself well-organised, and flexible. As part of my last role at Darbyshires I delivered and installed artworks. This involved being presentable and courteous with the client, or their staff, and carrying out the work with a minimum of disruption.

Picture framer - Darbyshire Ltd - Stonehouse, Glos

(2014-04 - 2026-04)

• Stretching and priming canvases for high profile clients (David Hockney, Tracey Emin, Jenny Saville, Damien Hirst etc)
• Monitoring and re-ordering stock
• Re-stretching existing artworks for museums
• Delivering and installing artworks
• Cutting window mounts and fillets using a CNC machine
• Making crates and travel frames to ship artwork internationally
• Loading/unloading stock on counterbalance forklift

Studio assistant - Damien Hirst - Stroud, Glos

(2001-04 - 2012-10)

Creating unique artworks in a variety of mediums, specialising in formaldehyde and resin based work.

• Delivering and installing artwork
• Maintenance of a safe working environment

Recycling operative - Stroud District Community Recycling - Stroud, Glos

(1999-04 - 2001-03)

• Kerbside household recycling collection
• Driving 7.5 tonne vehicle
• Unloading trucks using forklift
• Delivering collection boxes and bins when setting up new rounds

Bachelor of Arts - English & Media Studies - Dorset Institute of Higher Education