dancing from fright (edition of 5) Photograph

Born Leeds 1955. Studied Harrogate college of art and Newcastle Polytechnic Fine Art BA Hons. My work uses various media depending on the concept, but tends to often involve some elements of film/video and photography. If there is a theme that runs through my work, it may be said to be a preoccupation with what it means to exist in the 'moment' - that contradictory state that is often implied and yet very rarely experienced. I was an early adopter of open reel b/w video production in the mid 70s, with occasional residencies at broadcast TV stations and educational departments, notably 18months at Brighton Poly as the Arts Councils' Video Artist in residence. Awarded Royal Television Society N.E. craft award for graphics 1996 and winner of the Fuji Professional distinctions award 2004. Video Work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada and the British Film Institute. www.neilarmstrong.me