Иан Чарльсворт

Professional biography

Obtained an MFA (1998) and PhD (2006) from the University of Ulster and was a Fellow at the British school in Rome (2005-2006). I have teaching experience in a number of academic departments in Ireland and the UK. Taught at University Campus Suffolk 2011 and the University of Ulster 2003-2005 and had experience of teaching studio practice and theory. I have been Course Leader of Fine Art at BHSAD since 2012.

Research / professional practice interests

My practice led research has been concerned with the relationship between painting/drawing and lens-based representations. Particularly the indexical relationship between an image and the depicted subject in documentary and gestural drawing. This research has involved an engagement with drawing, video and photography.

Qualifications

2003–2006 PhD University of Ulster;
1995–1998 MFA University of Ulster;
1992–Fine Art, De Montfort University.

Exhibited nationally and internationally in venues such as:

2011 La Caixa Foundation, Madrid;
2009 Smart Project Space, Amsterdam;
2008 The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington;
2007 The Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia;
2005 The Venice Biennale.