Simon Beeson
As both an artist, architect, and teacher, my concerns are with inhabited places. I am interested in the useful as well as the poetic. From small scale work to larger temporary or permanent public work or exhibitions. I concentrate on the ordinary things that anchor us and our feelings in the world. This has led me to education and community engagement as well as my own work. Influences: public art, public gathering places, seating, architecture. Qualifications: 2017- in progress PhD Architecture by Design, University of Edinburgh; 1995 Master of Architecture, University of Minnesota, USA; 1987 Architects Registration Board; 1986 DipArch, Hull School of Architecture; 1983 BA Hons, University of Manchester; Teaching Experience: 2007-2020 Course Leader, Architecture, Arts University Bournemouth; 2002-2006 Full-time Level 1 coordinator, Architecture, Edinburgh College of Art; 2000-2002 Part-time Tutor, Architecture, Edinburgh College of Art; 1990/01 Part-time Tutor, Architecture, University of Dundee; 1997 Part-time Tutor, Architecture, University of Edinburgh; 1996 Part-time Tutor, Architecture, University of Central England; Areas of work: Primary education, Secondary education, Tertiary education, Adult education, Community arts, Curating, Exhibiting, Healthcare arts, Lecturing, Public art, Workshops. Collections: Sculpture at Tyrebagger, Aberdeen. Relocated to Moray in 2020.
EXHIBITIONS
2017 - Artist in Residence, The Observatory, National Trust Burton Bradstock, Dorset. Part of the AUB/SPUD Residencies, Summer 2017. Exhibited as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2017, Sway.
2014 - Building Walden, ArtSway, Sway (Hampshire Open Studios)
2009 - Limited Edition, Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury (Group Show)
2008 - Under Construction, The Study Gallery, Poole (with students)
2000 - Fidem Medal Biannual, Weimar, Germany (Group Show)
2000 - Furniture for a Reading Garden, Edinburgh Book Festival (Installation)
2000 - Sum of Parts, The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh (Group Show)
1999 - Artery, Artlinks Project, McManus Gallery, Dundee (Group Show)
1999 - Making/Thinking: Artists Build, Erwin Heerich,Curator, Design, Matthew Gallery, University of Edinburgh
1998 - Making/Thinking: Artists Build, Per Kirkeby, Curator, Design, Matthew Gallery, University of Edinburgh
1998 - Making/Thinking: Artists Build, Siah Armajani, Curator, Design, Matthew Gallery, University of Edinburgh
COMMISSIONS
2004 “Moot Hill”, public seating/table project and Monument (with Nicola Moss) for Ellon,
2002 - Linlithgow Threshold, Medallic Sculpture, British Art Medal Society
2001-05 Bird Garden for Menziehill Primary School, Dundee
2001 “Wall of Stories”, a printed aluminium mural in Cowdenbeath.
2000 “Steeping Stones” foot bridges, table, benches (permanent), Sculpture at Tyrebagger, Aberdeenshire. (Agent: Art in Partnership)