BIO

I am an illustrator, printmaker and researcher with a particular interest in education, language, food and identity,

I am currently working towards illustration projects about positive Mental Health and neurodiversity awareness, & an illustrated reflection of visits to both Italy and Portugal.

I am studying Korean, and have previously lived in Japan where I taught English and a self-directed Comparative Culture class. This has influenced my interest in interdisciplinary studies and cross-cultural communication, including the use of creative mixed research methods.

To enquire about commissions or working together please email a short description of the project to:

elizabethjfortnum@gmail.com

FEATURED

WordPower Language as Medium : Library X https://libraryx.org.uk/wordpower-language-as-medium/

Tristesse Engraved Arts Magazine . https://issuu.com/engravedglass/docs/issue_eight?viewMode=magazine

EDUCATION

  • MSc Psychology & Education

  • BA (hons) Illustration

CERTIFICATES

  • Learn! KOREAN - Korean Foundation, HYBE Edu & Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

  • Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life - The University of Sheffield

  • JET Kizuna Ambassador Award

  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test : N5.

  • NOCN Skills for Community Arts Work

  • Certificate in TEFL & TESOL Classroom Course

EXHIBITIONS

  • 2019: A Getaway : La Biblioteka, Sheffield UK - SOLO

  • 2019 BAAL Visual Representations of Multilingualism : Manchester Metropolitan University UK

  • 2018 Heads & Tales : Mental Health Heritage Chilli Studio, Newcastle UK

  • 2017 Awagami International Mini-Print Exhibition : Inbe Art Space, Japan

  • 2015: Japanagram : Artlink Gallery, Hull UK - SOLO

  • 2012 Mini Print : Artlink Gallery, Hull UK.

  • 2011 Graduate Show : HSAD, Hull UK