Born: York, UK, 1966
BA(Hons)Fine Art, Wolverhampton Polytechnic, 1988
MA Art Psychotherapy Practice, Leeds Metropolitan University and Sheffield Care Trust
I live in the city of York with my two children. I have worked in child and adolescent mental health, adult psychological services and looked after children's services. Along side producing my own art work, I am currently working to set up art therapy services for adults and children.
I also work with community groups, in mental health, in education and in family support contexts. I have designed and taught 'Innerlandscapes' courses which combine oil painting with relaxation techniques and self reflection.
Solo exhibitions
Innerlandscapes; York College 20th march to 9th april 2006
Innerlandscapes; King's Manor, York, 10th april to 19th may 2006
Paintings and Prints; The Blake Head Bookshop and Cafe gallery, York, July 2008
Secluded Spaces; The Viridian Gallery, Keswick, Cumbria, July/August 2009
Joint Exhibitions
Damian Shirt and Friends; joint exhibition with Rory Motion at The Norman Rae Gallery, University of York, January 19th - February 5th 2009
Rory Motion and Hannah West: Pastels and Paintings, York Hospital, 12th Ferbuary - March 25th 2009