Visual Artist and Arts Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
GRETA AYTO ART
Greta Ayto Art
Greta Ayto, 26, is a Cornish artist based in South Wales. Greta is a current Arts Health and Wellbeing postgraduate student at the University of South Wales and is also a Development Officer (Fundraising) at Hijinx Theatre, the national inclusive theatre of Wales.
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Specialising in abstract figurative drawing and ceramics, her practice focuses on the human condition and modern day issues such as consumerism and celebrity culture. Inspired by African masks and artists such as Picasso, Matthew Monahan and Thomas Houseago, Greta aims to form a link between her 2d and 3d languages.
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Currently, her work explores the postive benefits of storytelling to express, connect with others and self-reflect on individual experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the point of writing this, Greta's online exhibition, 'Masked: Expression in Covid-19', has over 250 views.
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Employment:
Hijinx, Cardiff (September 21 - Present)
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Fullt time Development Officer (Fundraising)
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Hijinx, Cardiff (November 20-September 21)
A 10-month part time Arts & Business Cymru strand two creative internship working as a Fundraising intern. Responsibilities include Trust & Foundation grant application writing; report writing; in-depth prospect research; and general office administrative duties.
The Funding Centre, Cardiff (January 21 - September 21)
Freelance bid writing, prospect and feasibility research, and competitor analysis for UK not-for-profit organisations.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff (October 2019-August 2020)
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A 10-month Arts & Business Cymru creative internship, working as a Development Intern for the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Volunteering:
Baseart Ceramic Studio, Taffs Well (November 2017-March 2020)
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Delivering workshops to a range of ages and organising timed classes
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Promotion/Organisation of charity events
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Operation of equipment such as ceramic wheels and kilns
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Stock taking of materials.
Hellys Guitar Festival (2017)
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Co-led a two-day workshop for children with the illustrator Russell Ayto. This involved the organisation, promotion and deliverance of illustrational and story-time based activities.
Student Representative University South Wales (2017-18 and 2020-Present)
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Responsible for voicing the opinions and feedback of my year group and attending termly meetings.
Education:
University of South Wales (September 2020 - Present) I MA Arts Health and Wellbeing
University of South Wales (September 2016-19) Art Practice BA (First Class Hons)
Truro College (September 2014 – July 2015)
Art Foundation Diploma (Merit)
Helston Community College (September 2012-July 2014) | A Levels (BCB)
IT Access Course (2013) – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
Helston Community College (September 2007- July 2012) | GCSEs (Ranging A-B)
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Achievements:
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Auc.art.com February edition (www.aucart.com, February 2018)
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Creative Imaginings (University of South Wales, June 2018)
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Cabinets of Curiosities (University of South Wales, January 2018)
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Cardiff Metropolitan Degree Show (Cardiff, 2016)
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Foundation Art and Design Summer Show (Tregye Campus, 2015)
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Foundation Art and Design Exhibition (Truro Piazza, 2015)
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A level Art Award (Helston Community College, 2014)
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