My research interests are focused on the practice of non-commercial public exhibitions.  Having produced exhibitions of paintings and sculpture in a commercial gallery for some time, I am looking to determine my own curatorial identity and to develop a practice that does not become formulaic or static in style, but caters specifically to each exhibit, venue and audience in question.  Through my research I intend to explore alternative modes of curation beyond practical exhibitions to include unfamiliar methods such as dialogues with artists in order to equip myself with a fuller understanding of a wider range of contemporary artistic practices.  The role of the public and their response to different levels of mediation is also of interest to me. Through experimentation I want to develop a practice that stimulates audience participation, in place of factual mediation.