is an artist and lecturer, living and working in London
Her artistic practice is concerned with human relations, perceptions
and conditions, and uses many different methods - from installation
and objects, to digital, photographic and video images - to tackle issues
of embodiment, experience, representation and understanding.
Her subjects vary according to her ideas and their context, but share
a common concern with human perceptions of, and projections onto the
world.
Her work often engages directly with specific places, exploring the
human implications of different systems, environments and scenarios.
Recently she has made work in, and for, a working hospital, a scientific
research institution, and a domestic environment, all in various European
cities.
She continues to exhibit nationally and internationally, often in particular
contexts and curatorial projects, as well as in public galleries and
museums.
Naomi Dines studied Fine Art in the late 80’s and early 90’s,
gaining a BA in Sculpture at Chelsea School of Art, and an MA from the
Royal College of Art in London
In addition to presenting papers on various subjects related to her
art practice and research at conferences and symposia, she has taught
extensively at under- and post-graduate level throughout the UK.
She is currently a part-time Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Central
St. Martin’s College of Art & Design.
She also acts as a consultant and advisor on artists’ professional
and creative development to various public bodies, including the Arts
Council of England. She has given papers and keynote addresses at various
conferences, and sat on selection panels for artists' awards and opportunities.
Naomi has been instrumental in providing, managing and improving both
short-term and permanent artists’ studio space in Central London,
as well as helping to develop the various organisations involved.
Since 1999, she has project-managed both the freehold purchase, and
capital development of 7,000 square foot, self-contained premises for
Occupation Studios, of which she is currently Studio Manager.
She is also a member of Acme Studios Committee of Management, a major
provider of charitable studio space to Non-Commercial Fine Artists in
London.