A Wee Bit About Min
“I am passionate about creating art that tells a compelling story.
As a sculptor my preferred medium is clay. I love how it feels and how quickly the form takes on a life and personality of its own. I am particularly drawn towards sculpting creatures and figurative females who tell their unique story, that creates intrigue, draws the viewer in, willing them to touch, which I actively encourage.
I believe art should be captivating and always evoke an emotional response! I am passionate about animals and I feel deeply privilege to able to sculpt these beautiful creatures and contribute to raising awareness of how critically endangered the are. Together we can make a difference!
I sculpt in many mediums and finishes, although I particularly love casting my sculptures in Foundry Bronze. Choosing different patina finishes on each individual sculpture, of my limited editions, is exciting and brings the entire process together beautifully.”
Min
2024 EXHIBITIONS
David Shepherd Foundation ‘WILDLIFE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2024’
The Mall Galleries, London
Chelsea Art Society Summer Exhibition 2024
The Cotswolds Sculpture Park, UK
The Himalayan Gardens & Sculpture Park, Ripon, UK
Leonardslee Lakes & Sculpture Gardens, UK
The Interlude Michelin Star Restaurant & Sculpture Gallery, Leonardslee, UK
Broadway Art Festival - Winner Highly Commended Award, Bretforton Theatre Barn, Broadway, Cotswolds, UK
The Bath Society of Artists Annual Exhibition 2024, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, UK
AWARDS & SOCIETIES
FINALIST & TOP 10 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - David Shepherd Foundation
‘WILDLIFE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2024’
WINNER HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD - Broadway Arts Festival 2024
Member of Cotswolds Sculptors Association
Member of Oxfordshire Sculptors Group
Member of Surrey Sculpture Society
The Olden Days… I read Economics and Psychology at The University of Auckland, New Zealand and started my career in the legal corporate world with achievements from winning ‘The Ritz Hotel’ London their Gaming Licence, on appeal Granted by the Gaming Board for Great Britain in 1995, to writing two Published White Papers for the European Union Government on ‘Money Laundering’ and ‘Problem Gaming’. I was also a Qualified UK High Court Expert Witness & Specialist in Licensing Law in Gaming. I founded a successful Marketing Communications company in London with offices in Hong Kong and Vancouver, BC, representing esteemed clients from The Ritz, London, West Hollywood Travel & Tourism Board to PriceWaterhouseCoopers (Europe).
Curveballs… As life has it, my career was brought to an abrupt standstill when my young son became critically ill at four years old. I turned my energy and dedication to looking after this wee soul, and my family. I became an advocate for mental health in children producing documentaries and working with charities to increase awareness and reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
Through the lens… My life turned back to the Arts and I worked as a professional photographer for FORD Models Inc. in San Francisco. On the opposite end of the spectrum I was also a professional sports photographer in Cycling and photographed Tour of California, Tour of Utah and Tour of Rwanda amongst others. Wildlife Photography is another one of my passions, and very much a privilege. My film career developed and since my first debut to the screen in 2015, I have been fortunate enough to win over 21 IMDb International Film Awards and been a finalist in over half a dozen. I was humbled to be awarded the prestigious Industry Choice Award (ICA), at Dances With Films in 2017 for Best Short Film (Red), on Early Onset Alzheimer's.
Adversity… During lockdown in 2021, I contracted COVID-19 twice and was hit with two life-threatening illnesses, one being the extremely rare Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) which was critical and resulted in hospitalisation. It was an extremely low and isolating time and highlighted how precious and unpredictable life is. I made a conscious decision to embrace the beauty of life and cherish every day with my gorgeous rockstar husband and family.
I realised that in order to heal, I needed to find peace and balance in my day-to-day life. I needed to learn how to find stillness in movement and discover light in darkness.
In the midst of adversity, I found solace in the process of sculpting. It brought me a sense of joy and fulfilment that helped me navigate through the challenges I faced. It allowed me to find beauty in the midst of chaos, to create something meaningful out of the raw materials I had been given. It gave me the strength to heal.
Through adversity came beauty and strength… With love, Min x
Achievements in Film
WINNER Dances With Films, Industry Choice Award (ICA) Short Film, Los Angeles 2017 (RED)
WINNER BEST DIRECTOR – World Music & Independent Film Festival 2015, Washington, DC (PS)
WINNER Asbury Park Film Festival – New Jersey 2015 (SG)
WINNER Dances With Films – Los Angeles 2015 (SG)
WINNER ReelHeART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (RED)
WINNER ReelHeART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (EDB)
WINNER ReelHeART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (Walls)
WINNER ReelHeART International Film Festival, Toronto 2015 (SG)
WINNER New Zealand International Film Awards 2017 (RED)
WINNER Oxford International Film Festival 2016 Best Film Audience Award (W)
WINNER Oxford International Film Festival 2017 Best Music Video (RED)
WINNER Pittsburg International Film Festival 2015, USA 2015 (SB)
WINNER World Music & Independent Film Fest Washington, DC 2017 Best Rock Music Video (RED)
WINNER World Music & Independent Film Fest Washington, DC 2015 Best Rock Music Video (SB)
WINNER World Music & Independent Film Fest Washington, DC 2017 Best Cinematography in Music Video (RED)
WINNER World Music & Independent Film Fest, DC 2015 Best Alt Rock Music Video (PS)
WINNER World Music & Independent Film Fest, DC 2015 Most Creative Music Video (PS)
WINNER 5th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival INDIA 2015 Best Cinematography (PS)
WINNER 6th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival INDIA 2016 Best Music Video (W)
WINNER 7th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival INDIA 2017 Best Music Video (EDR)
WINNER The Indie Gathering International Film Festival, USA 2015 (SG)
WINNER The Indie Gathering International Film Festival, USA 2015 (SB)
WINNER IndieFest Film Festival, USA 2015 (SG)
WINNER IndieFest Film Festival, USA 2015 (SB)
WINNER IndieFest Film Festival, USA 2015 (PS)
FINALIST Crystal Palace International Film Festival, London 2015 (SG)
FINALIST St. Albans Film Festival, UK 2015 (SG)
FINALIST St. Albans Film Festival, UK 2015 (PS)
NOMINEE BIFF – British Independent Film Festival – UK 2016 (SG)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Short Film, Toronto 2017 (RED)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Short Film, Toronto 2017 (EDR)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Short Film, Toronto 2017 (Walls)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Music Video, Toronto 2017 (RED)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Music Video, Toronto 2017 (EDR)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Music Video, Toronto 2017 (Walls)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Dance / Music Film, Toronto 2017 (RED)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Dance / Music Film, Toronto 2017 (EDR)
NOMINEE ReelHeART International Film Festival, Best Dance / Music Film, Toronto 2017 (Walls)
NOMINEE Best Rock Music Video – World Music & Independent Film Festival, DC 2015 (SG)
NOMINEE Best Music Video – World Music & Independent Film Festival, DC 2017 (RED)
NOMINEE Best Cinematography in MV – World Music & Independent Film Fest, DC 2017 (RED)
NOMINEE LIFFE Long Island International Film Festival 2015 (SG)
NOMINEE LIFFE Long Island International Film Festival 2015 (SB)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Dances With Films 19, Los Angeles 2016 (W)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Dances With Films 20, Los Angeles 2017 (RED)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Palm Beach International Film Festival (SG)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Oxford International Film Festival 2017 (EDR)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Pittsburg International Film Festival 2015 (SG)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Pittsburg International Film Festival 2017 (Walls)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NYC Independent Film Festival 2015 (SG)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NYC Independent Film Festival 2015 (SB)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NYC Independent Film Festival 2016 (W)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Barebones Film Festival 2015 (SG)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Barebones Film Festival 2015 (SB)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Barebones Film Festival 2015 (PS)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Asbury Park Film Festival – New Jersey 2015 (SB)
OFFICIAL SELECTION ReelheART International Film Festival, Toronto 2015 (SB)
OFFICIAL SELECTION ReelheART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (RED)
OFFICIAL SELECTION ReelheART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (Walls)
OFFICIAL SELECTION ReelheART International Film Festival, Toronto 2017 (EDR)
OFFICIAL SELECTION 5th Dada Sahdo Shalke Film Festival, New Delhi 2015 (PS)
OFFICIAL SELECTION 7th Dada Sahdo Shalke Film Festival, New Delhi 2017 (RED)
OFFICIAL SELECTION Asbury Park Film Festival, New Jersey 2015 (PS)
OFFICIAL SELECTION California Women’s Film Festival 2015 (PS)
OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY SANDY HOOK PROMISE (SB)
FILMS: SILVER GIRL (SG). STILL BEAUTIFUL (SB). PRECIOUS STONE (PS). WALLS (W). EVER DIMMING ROOM (EDR). Red (RED)
“RED is very touching and powerful. Amazing!”
“RED is Captivating... Masterpiece!”
“RED... Divinely Directed”
“RED is glorious... magnificent, but oh so heartbreaking. Not to be missed. And I suspect the film will be sublimely affecting”
“RED is a beautiful song about the pigments of love. And when it’s combined with Reid Richards’ trailer, the effect is a heartfelt search of divine proscription against the ravages of disease and the vital importance of love in the life of every human being.”