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Biografia
Richard was born and raised in Huddersfield, England. A keen academic, he was pressured to apply for Oxbridge by his college tutors, but instead opted to pursue a career in the creative arts.
From 2002-03, he studied at Batley School of Art and Design, discovering a natural talent for realising three dimensional form through hands-on material exploration.
Richard is currently studying Three Dimensional Design at the Manchester Metropolitan University, and will graduate from his fourth year of study in 2007. He has found a niche working with flat sheet materials, manipulating form through the use of hand-craft and CNC manufacturing techniques.
Critica
Education & Awards
2006-2007
Bachelor of Design BDes (Hons) Three Dimensional Design
Manchester Metropolitan University
03-09 July 2006
New Designers exhibition, Business Design Centre, London.
Winner: DKNY prize £1000 and showcase in DKNY London Flagship store.
2003-2006
BA First with Honours Three Dimensional Design.
Manchester Metropolitan University
2002-2003
Foundation Art & Design
Batley School of Art and Design
Exhibitions
Bienale Internationale Design 2006
Tetracity
22nd November-3rd December 2006
Cité du Design de Saint-Étienne, France
www.citedudesign.com
Objects of Desire
28 October-25 November 2006
Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk, L39 4QR
Some of the most significant contemporary craft artists working today exhibit their impressive creations alongside those of emerging talents in the field.
Chapel Gallery
DKNY Exhibition
Begins September 15th
27 Old Bond Street, London.
A six week exhibition at the DKNY flagship store for recipients of the DKNY award at New Designers. Features the paper sculptural work of Richard Sweeney and Megan Taylor's plywood and rubber wallpaper.
The Museum of Lancashire
Stanley Street, Preston
16th Septemeber-20th December 2006
LACi (Lancashire Art and Craft Initiative) is now in its 6th year of showing and promoting the best new design talent from Lancashire. This year's exhibition features a range of exciting, contemporary work by talented local designers - all recent graduates - including furniture, ceramics and glass.
Museum of Lancashire website
New Designers Selection
21 - 24 September 2006
Studio 95, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane
New Designers Online
Bridges Conference 2006: Exhibit of Mathematical Art
4-6 August 2006
The Institute of Education, London.
Bridges Art Exhibit
New Designers
6-9 July 2006
Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
New Designers
