Wildlife/Animals nominee

A series of images of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). Manatees comprise three of the four living species in the order Sirenia. The fourth is the Eastern Hemisphere's Dugong. The Sirenia are thought to have evolved from four-legged land mammals over 60 million years ago, with the closest living relatives being the elephants.

Unfortunately, as with many other species, the main causes of death for manatees are human-related issues, such as habitat destruction and human objects. Natural causes of death include adverse temperatures and disease.

Manatees were traditionally hunted by indigenous Caribbean people. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the region, hunting was already an established trade, although this is less common today. From manatee hides, Native Americans made war shields, canoes, and shoes, though manatees were predominantly hunted for their abundant meat.

Bsc (Hons) Biological Imaging. First Class Honours Degree. The University of Derby, Great Britain.

WORK

2011-Present Director and Lead Designer at Atoms and Bits Limited.

2006-Present Work as New Media Manager for the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, Great Britain.


I have exhibited all over the world both as a solo artist and on join exhibitions.

Joint Exhibitions:

2013 The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.

2011 Dublin Arts Council , Ohio, USA.

2010 One Exchange Square, Hong Kong Istanbul, Turkey. The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.

2009 The Dean Clough Gallery, Halifax, Canada. The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.

2008 The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.

2001 “First Photographic contest” The Royal Orchid Society. London. Great Britain.

2000 “Annual Open Exhibition”. Norwich Art Centre. Norwich Great Britain.

Solo Exhibitions:

1999 “Portraits” a one-man exhibition at the “Olvidados Room” Luís Buñuel Image and Technology Institute. Madrid, Spain.

1994: “Angels”. Fritz Photographic Showroom. Madrid, Spain.

Prices and Official selections:

1992. Official Selection International Cinema Festival "Cinema Jove 92", Valencia, Spain. Film "who ate Tracy", Director.