CV
Megan Cowley
megancowley.co.uk
07904588211
Manchester Based
Research-Based Designer,
Water-Jet Kiln formed Glass Maker
Profile:
I am a research-based designer, specialising in waterjet and kiln formed glass. I extract data from buildings and places that hold information, which I then convert to Binary data that is encapsulated into large scale glass panels. I have a background in manufacturing and design, my skills are multidisciplinary. I approach new opportunity eagerness and enthusiasm to gain knowledge and experience within the creative world combined with an eye for visual aesthetics.
Education:
BA (Hons) 3D Design, Pending
Manchester School of Art
2016-2019
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Manchester School of Art
2015-2016
Awards:
CIT Award 2019
Alumni Award 2019
BHID Award 2019
Nomination for New Talent Award at Surface design show London (Feb 2020)
Skills
Technical:
Water Jet Manufactured Engineering
Cold glass work: 3 years’ experience
Kiln formed.
CAD and IT: CAD drawing software, Adobe software, Microsoft Office, Web design.
Other:
Public speaker and positive people skills, Team Orientated, Hospitality and Customer Service Trained. Experienced events planner and organiser.
Works / exhibitions:
OBR Binary Exhibition- August-September 2019
Curated and organised with open call for artist submission and own work shown.
Degree show- June 2019
Vertical Gallery- June 2019
Binary Exhibition at the Partisan Collective April 2019
Large Scale Glass Binary Panel created for the Old Bank Residency NOMA. Completed February 2019
Commissioned work for Blackmore International. April 2019
Pop Up Exhibition 3D Design MMU Collaboration.
2019
Endangered Craft Unit X festival at Arts and Craft Centre Manchester. 2018
Paul Smith X Ferious
Chapter One Manchester End of year exhibition. June 2017
Large Scale Glass Panel a homage to entropy and the history of an old mill. 2018
Foundation Degree show. June 2016
OFF THE RAILS magazine feature of kiln formed glass burger. 2016
Experience:
Water Jet Manufactured Engineering and
Administration at Techserv Cutting Systems
2013-Present
Partnered Hot Glass work for Jahday Ford featured in Useful is Beautiful at Harewood House
Old Bank Residency 4 week solo exhibition including curating the show and running workshops. August 2019
PR:
Social media marketing and online promotion for:
Self-Promotion of Glass and Water jet cutting
Cork and Bull (Pop Up Bar Manchester)
Beastro (restaurant Manchester)
Food events management including independent running of street food pop up at Hatch Manchester.