Raised in Aberdare in the South Wales Valleys, Karin completed a foundation course in art & design in 1985 then, having raised two children, returned to full time education in 1994 to pursue an art degree course.

Upon graduating Karin lived in London for a few years, followed by seventeen years in Brecon, before returning to Aberdare in 2018. While in Brecon Karin was a founder of Brecon Women's Festival and is an organiser of its annual art exhibition.

Working in paint, mixed media and found objects Karin's work draws upon the real histories of life in the Valleys and the personal narratives built from these along with current observations on life in general.

Born & lives: Aberdare, Wales.

Education

• 1997 Combined Studies (Art & Welsh Studies) BA at University of Glamorgan
• 1985 Foundation in Art, Howard Gardens, Cardiff

Exhibitions include

• Empower Me G49, Cardiff (group) 2019
• Cardiff Made Summer Open (group) 2019
• Women's Arts Association at Barry Central (group) 2018 & 2019
• Women's Arts Association at Llanover Hall, Cardiff (group) 2018 & 2019
• Museum of Modern Art Wales, Machynlleth 2017 (group)
• The Brecon Group, Y Galeri, Caerphilly (group) 2016
• Brecon Women's Festival Art Show (group) Annually since 2012
• Under The Washing Line, The Hours, Brecon (solo) 2012
• Baaah at Cynon Valley Museum & Art Gallery (solo) 2010
• The Globe at Hay (solo) 2008
• The Willow Gallery, Oswestry (group) 2006
• Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells 2004 (group)
• Silver Birch Gallery, Crickhowell 2003 (solo)
• Advocate Gallery, Wandsworth London 2001 (solo)