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PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
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CELIA WOOD
Celia Wood is a freelance illustrator and ceramicist based in
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Celia’s work explores themes of slow living, wellbeing, hope
through illness and building community. Her practice is rooted in
the handmade materials of printmaking and ceramics.
C E L I AW O O D. CO. U K
@CEALSWOOD
C E L I A .W O O D @ H OT M A I L . C O. U K
CELIA WOOD | CV
ILLUSTRATOR & CERAMICIST
PRINTING SKILLS PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS
Edinburgh Book Festival Leading an illustration workshop for
SCREENPRINTING
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (May 2019) teenagers.
I am a visual storyteller using illustration to communicate narratives of RISOGRAPH
wellbeing, self care and slow living. Creating community and hope WW100 Project; Lateral A travelling exhibition to
are key themes featured in my work which can be seen through my North commerorate 100 years from WW1.
characterful and joyful style. MONO PRINTING (June 2019) All work featured was print based.
CONTACT My practice values traditional methods of making, inspired my the arts
and craft movement. I prefer to use printing and ceramic techniques DRY POINT ETCHING Meraki Exhibition A collective who organised and
T: 07887395460 but am flexible to adapt materials. (March 2019) produced an exhibition of the
theme of ‘home’ with contributions
E: celia.wood@hotmail.co.uk to the Ediburgh refugee community.
WORK EXPERIENCE
L: Edinburgh, Scotland Liberty London Open Shortlisted for Liberty London’s
(2017 - Present) Freelance Illustrator. CERAMIC SKILLS Call - shortlisted Open call and featured in their first
- Personal and Client work requiring clear and (April 2019) publication of the Liberty London
effective communication. Book.
- Inititive and confidence to pursue stalls,
INSTAGRAM exhibitions and competitions.
@cealswood
- Management of client contracts and monetary
KILNS GLAZING PERSONAL PROJECTS
value of my skills and time.
“Kintsugi” A short self published zine telling
WEBSITE the story of strength in weakness
celiawood.co.uk (April 2019 - Present) Studio Assisstant. and the beauty that hardships can
Doodles Ceramic Workshop, Edinburgh bring. The story used the metaphor
- Glazing, firing and packaging of ceramics. of ‘Kintsugi’; the Japanese method
- Clear communication teaching customers. of putting a broken pot back
PINTEREST
Celia Wood WHEEL HAND together with gold. The zine was
WORK BUILDING risograph printed and sold.
(February - April Tutor.
2017) Red Thread, Edinburgh
ETSY - Teaching adults dressmaking and sewing skills. A project that aimed to combat
CealsWood “The
- Creating a calm and controlled atmosphere. loneliness and isolation in
Neighbourhood
Dinner” Scottish cities. The project was an
exploration into screenprinting
(March 2016 - Febru- Publicity Coordinator. methods and the outcome
EDUCATION ary 2017) EUCU, University of Edinburgh SOFTWARE SKILLS was stationary to hold a local
- Creative Publicity on instagram, facebook and neighbourhood dinner.
2015-2020 web design.
Edinburgh College of Art - Working well in a team. INDESIGN
Illustration BA Hons - Public speaking at large events. A ceramics project that explored
PHOTOSHOP “The Lion and the
Lamb” innovative and new ways at looking
WIX at ceramic surface decoration. The
2012- 2014 (July 2016) Jewellery Designer. project explored glazing inside
WACOM
Ripley st Thomas Church Beauty from Ashes, Kathmandu Nepal vases to represent inner beauty and
of England Sixth Form - Working with disadvantaged women MICROSOFT strength. Each vase was fitted with a
A* | A | B - Creating new and innovative designs. IMOVIE light within to display in a gallery.
2007-2012 (March - July 2015) Conversational English Teacher.
Ripley st Thomas Church Streams in the Desert, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
of England Academy - Working with women from human trafficking REFERENCES
backgrounds. Available upon request
- Clear communication for leading and teaching
small groups.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“To the Mountains”
“Wild Flowers”
“Eagles Wings”
Dry Point Etchings.
150x150mm
Prints exploring themes of hope
through mental health difficulties.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
Collection of observational
illustrations based on food, cafes and
restaurants.
Crayon and Mixed Media / A5
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
Collection of observational
illustrations based on self care and
slow living.
Crayon and Mixed Media / A5
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Lonely”
Screenprint and Mixed Media
420x420mm
Print work to inspire
community in local social
groups that suffer with
isolation and loneliness.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Growing”
Screenprint and Mixed Media
420x420mm
Print work to inspire
community in local social
groups that suffer with
isolation and loneliness.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Communal Cooking”
Screenprint and Mixed Media
420x420mm
Print work to inspire
community in local social
groups that suffer with
isolation and loneliness.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk “The Feast” Screenprint and Mixed Media 420x420mm Print work to inspire community in local social groups that suffer with isolation and loneliness.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Jars of Treasure”
Earthenware and mixed media
22x15x7.5cm
Ceramic work that explores
themes of brokenness and
renewal.Celia
CeliaWood | celiawood.co.uk
Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“The Lion and the Lamb”
Earthenware and mixed media
21x19x8cm
Ceramic work that explores
themes of brokenness and
renewal.Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Jars of Treasure”
“The Lion and the Lamb”
Earthenware and mixed media
Ceramic work that explores
themes of brokenness and
renewal.Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk “Woolgathering” Screenprint 420x594mm Print based on themes of ‘Woolgathering’; the art of daydreaming.
Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
Hand built bowls and plates.
Illustrated with underglaze.Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
Christmas Baubles Ceramic Brooches
20x20mm
White earthenware
with underglaze. Handmade ceramic
Designed and made brooches I sell on my
for Christmas mar- online Etsy store, at
“Flower Bowls” kets, fairs and inde- markets and fairs and in
Thrown Earthenware pendant shops. independant shops.
Decorated with underglaze
Made for my online Etsy store.Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk
“Thistles”
“Pegasus and the Thistles”
Slab built vase.
Earthenware, underglaze and glaze
crayons.
250x200x50mm
Ceramics project based on the themes
of Scotland and Home.Celia Wood | celiawood.co.uk Slab-built ceramic vases.
White earthenware / unglazed.You can also read
