Emma Critchley

My work is a constant journey through my growing awareness of social hierarchies within Greater London. I have been particularly compelled by pluralism, (the condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences) and the confusing position I take within the society I have always lived. I consider myself a social chameleon, when I'm out networking attending some of the most prestigious venues in London no one would initially believe I live on a council estate and share my fenceless garden with the neighbours, who by the way, hold very little pride when it comes to the appearance of their home.

I have always used photographic documentation as a medium for capturing my observations, as well as using a variety of ready-mades such as bicycle wheels, carrier bags and shopping trolley handles to explore the makings of art, based on my observations. I have found the lower class areas more interesting to photograph, firstly because I am familiar with them and secondly because the environment constantly changes. Residents seem to use the landscape as a dumping ground for unwanted household commodities. I then use this evidence to draw upon the contrasts between the wealthier...

I completed my art and design foundation at London Metropolitan University, and went on to study Mixed Media Fine Art BA at University of Westminster.

Past Exhibitions:

"Exhibition #2", Tate Modern Turbine Hall in association with The Museum Of Everything, May 2010

"Shake Shake Throw", Westminster University, April 2010

"eClectix", Commercial Road, London, April 2010

"Girls, Girls, Girls", London Gallery West, March 2010

"Unkown", Westminster University, December 2009,

"Keep Your Sad Old Money", Westminster University, April 2009,

Zoonomia, Westminster University January 2009,

Sir John Cass Department of Art Summer Show 2008, London

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