Alicia Tsigarides
b. 1988, UK. Lives and works in London
Education
2014-2016 MA Sculpture, Royal College of Art, London (Dissertation with Distinction)
2007-2011 BA (Hons) Fine Art, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham (1st Class)
2006-2007 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham (Distinction)
Selected Exhibitions:
2019 Ripe Beings, White Crypt, London
2019 The Ultimate Journey, Sugarhouse Studios, London
2019 Owner of a Lonely Heart, Galerie l’inlassable, Paris
2017 Creekside Open 2017 – selected by Jordan Baseman
2016 Clearview Presents, Clearview Ltd, London
2016 Show RCA, Royal College of Art, London
2016 Sweat, Camden Arts Centre, London
2016 The Kiss, Blyth Gallery, London
2015 Darkness & Obliteration: Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
2015 RCA Secret, Royal College of Art, London & Dubai
2015 WIP Show, Royal College of Art, London
2014 RCA & Edinburgh College of Art, StudioRCA, London
2012 Gallery 333, Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre
2012 Hijack, Stapleton Road Tavern, Bristol
2011 Exeter Contemporary Open 2011, Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre
2011 Situated Encounters, The Bargehouse, London
2011 Fine Art Degree Show, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
2010 Space Cadets, Blyth Gallery, London
2010 Prominence, Farnham Library Gardens
2010 2010 Vision, James Hockey and Foyer Galleries, Farnham
2010 Little and Often, 242 Gallery, London
2009 Workshop of Hereafter: diagrams, models and prototypes, Blyth Gallery, London
Grants/ Awards:
2017-18 PEER FORUM opportunity at Camden Arts Centre, awarded by Artquest. Alicia Tsigarides (lead artist), Leah Carless, Katharine Fry, Rebecca Jagoe, Olivia Brazier, Annie Attridge, Lindsey Mendick, Alicia Reyes McNamara, Holly Hendry, Mindy Lee and Tenant of Culture. Read more about the groups activity on our blog here.
2016 Commendation awarded by West Dean Selection Committee, West Dean Tapestry Open Call
2011 Exeter Contemporary Open, Additional Award winner
2007 UCreative Scholarship, UCA Farnham
Residencies:
2018-19 Artist in Residence, Collective Matter, London
2015 Artist in Residence, Cité internationale des Arts, Paris
2014 Artist in Residence, Scottish Sculpture Workshop, Aberdeenshire
2014 Artist in Residence, Hayles & Howe Ltd, Devon
Talks:
2014 Alicia Tsigarides: Scagliola Project, Artist Talk, Exeter Phoenix
Experience:
2019 Clay workshop, Blyth Gallery, Imperial College
2016 Visiting tutor, Goldsmiths, London
2016 Visiting tutor and workshops, Westminster, London
2015 ClayClub workshops, RCA collective, London
2014 Visiting tutor, UCA, Farnham
2010 Internship, Jerwood Space, London
Selected Texts:
2016 Brief Encounters with Sculpture: 2 Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), Syrup, Issue 1, London, UK.