about meBorn in Ingram Street, Fire-Station, Glasgow my family [McLafferty & Laurie] were raised in the Calton, an area of Glasgow's East End historically associated with Irish Catholic migrants seeking a better life. This migration narrative, shared by many in the East end, is a significant part of my ancestral story. From my grandparents to my siblings, we all attended school there, creating a strong sense of belonging in both memory and lived experience. My journey into art began later in life, attending art school in my late 30s while managing a job and raising two children. This newfound understanding transformed my life. A decade later, armed with a PhD and holding positions as a lecturer, tutor, and course coordinator for visual art foundation studies, I've forged my legacy, breaking the invisible shackles that once constrained my intellect. |
I have retired from academic life and now work as an independent scholar, dedicating my time fully to art. My works are exhibited both nationally and internationally. I remain committed to supporting art in the community through my social practice, mentorship, and place-making programs, locally and globally.
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