About
Tracey King is a contemporary artist based in Derbyshire. After many years of working in the administrative field she decided to pursue her creative passion and, as a mature student, gained a first class honours degree in Fine Art at the University of Derby.
She specialises in sculpture and enjoys exploring different materials and processes. Life casting, modelling and lost wax casting are among the techniques used to create the works.
She specialises in sculpture and enjoys exploring different materials and processes. Life casting, modelling and lost wax casting are among the techniques used to create the works.
Bio
b. 1968, Nottingham, England
Lives and works in Derby, East Midlands
b. 1968, Nottingham, England
Lives and works in Derby, East Midlands
Education
2016 BA (Hons) Fine Art, First Class Honours, University of Derby, Derby
Exhibitions
2017 Midlands Open 2017, Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington view here
2016 Pulse, Surface Gallery, Nottingham view here
2016 University of Derby (BA) Hons Fine Art Degree Show 2016, Derby view here
2016 Original Post Card Show, QUAD, Derby
2015 Twelve, St Werburgh’s Church, Derby view here
2015 Original Post Card Show, Deda, Derby
2014 Original Post Card Show, Deda, Derby
Residencies
2016 EM16 (East Midlands Project), Surface Gallery, Nottingham
2015 Art in the Park, National Trust, Ilam Park, Derbyshire view here
Media
2016 Surface Gallery's EM16: Pulse Exhibiting Artists, Left Lion (online) view here
2016 Surface Gallery, EM:16 Tracey King, October 24, 2016 (interview online) view here
2015 National Trust Peak District, Natural Art in Ilam Park (online) view here
Awards
2017 Selected Artist, Midlands Open 2017, Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington
2016 EM16 Residency, Surface Gallery, Nottingham