Who am I?

Hi! I'm Wildeye Art, a.k.a. Caitlin - I'm a neurodivergent, queer artist based in Perth, Scotland. I discovered art at a young age, which helped me express my internal struggles as I was going through a prolonged period of mental illness, and I haven't let it go since! From then I went on to the University of Cumbria, graduating in Fine Art in 2021.

Since arriving on the professional scene in 2021, I've worked on a variety of projects. From aiding in a research project investigating the accessibility of creative courses at university, to my current ongoing role as a freelance creative practitioner at a local social enterprise, supporting and enabling young people to get into the creative industries and positive creative destinations. My interests lie in working in the community, supporting people, and sharing the freedom creativity has given to me.

My creative work leans towards confessions, focusing on my emotions and life experiences. Text appears a lot in my work, as I not only believe that imagery is an art, but that language is as well. I would say I'm a contemporary artist and focus on the message or feeling I'm trying to convey more than the media, picking the media I feel works best for what I want to do. I am open to doing commissions and have a regular body of work available to sell, so please don't hesitate to get in touch regarding anything like that. Also, if you would like to talk about working together, or if you have a specific project you would like to propose, please do not hesitate to contact me! :)

Artists CV

Education

University of Cumbria – Fine Art BA Hons (2:1) 2021
HND Art & Design (A) 2019
HNC Art & Design (A) 2018

Exhibitions

Aytoun Hall, Auchterarder Group Exhibition - September 2023
'An Exploration of Self' Solo Exhibition concluding an Artist Residency at the University of Cumbria - February 2022
Online Degree Show - June 2021
HND end of year Exhibition, Rothes Halls, Glenrothes - June 2019

Grants and Awards

Friends of Kirkcaldy Galleries Scholarship – Kirkcaldy Gallery, June 2019

Experience

Creative Practitioner at Creative Catalyst, February 2022 – Present

Assisting in child-centred creative workshops
Creating products for markets
Assisted in Tayside Health and Arts Trust series of workshops.
Encouraging young people to further their interests and engagement within the creative industries.
Assisting with planning and preparation of art activities.
Leading creative, person-centred workshops for a diverse group of young people
Mentoring and developing trusting relationships with various young people
Management of social media accounts and content

Artist in Residence at University of Cumbria, September 2021 – February 2022

Working on my own creative practice whilst supporting and mentoring current undergraduate students. This residency was concluded with an exhibition 'An Exploration of Self' with work created during the residency.

Facilitator within ‘Step Up’ creative research project, November 2021 – July 2022

This creative research project evaluates the possibility of autistic people and people with learning disabilities being able to attain some form of creative higher education and examines the accessibility of current university creative modules. The intended outcome of this research is to report on the possibility of a course where this demographic can gain a 1st and possibly 2nd-year university education, undertaken in a tailored way i.e, possibly longer courses, person-centered, and with support throughout.

Assisting and enabling participators to broaden their creative media use
Evaluating the participators’ reactions and challenges
Submitting results for the research
Supporting participators to understand tasks and assignments
Documenting the activities within the research
Encouraging participators to expand their thought process surrounding their creative practice

Managed Public Art Commission for Fife Council, January - June 2019

Liaising with Fife Council staff as the representative for the HND year
Negotiating for and managing the carrying out of a public art commission
Creating risk assessments, taking account of health and safety regulations
Working to time constraints and deadlines
Budgeting