About The Artist

Debby Besford Born: United Kingdom. Currently lives and works in Norfolk, UK Mobile: +44 (0) 7812 663448 Web: www.debbybesford.com Education Masters of the Art in Photography, London College of Communication Post Graduate Advanced Diploma Photography & Media Bournemouth and Poole College of Art & Design BA (Hons) Social Documentary Photography. Norwich University College of the Arts, former Norwich School of Art Solo Exhibitions 2012 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norfolk, UK 2010 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, La Fabrica, BCN, Spain 2008 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norwich, UK 2000 Before Birth, The Wellcome Trust, 2ten Gallery, London 1999 New Life Fellowship, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Maternity unit. 1998 Art as Theatre. The Tate in East Anglia. Norwich Arts Centre, Norfolk 1998 Elvis Impersonators, Demontfort University, Lincoln. 1995 Russia’s Hidden Cross, Moscow/ Ukraine. Focal Point, Southend 1994 Jeshi La Wokuvu, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Norwich Arts Centre, Cambridge Darkrooms. Group Exhibitions 2012 'Inside Lives,' The Tabernacle, Notting Hill, London 2007 London College of Communication 2007 La Viande Gallery, London 2006 Norwich Arts Centre 2002 Super-8 Documentary Film, Arts Picture House, Cambridge 1999 Dark light, South Bank Centre, London 1998 Art as Theatre. The Tate in East Anglia. Norwich Arts Centre, Norfolk 1997 Docklands Dance & Photography, Hayward Gallery, London. Projects 2012 Roller Derby women, Norwich and Utah, USA 2012 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norfolk, UK 2011 The Hawthorn Boys, Puylaurens, France. 2007/8 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer 2006/7 Post-Modern Performers 2003/5 Barcelona Chicas, Barcelona, Spain 2004 Circus Raluy, Barcelona, Spain 2000/7 Family Home, Norfolk, UK 2000 Ocean Music Trust, Hackney, London. UK 1998 Fate of the Universe, Documentary Film, Utah, USA Photography Workshops 2012-2012 Queen of Hungary, Norfolk, UK 2007-2012 Norwich University College of the Arts 2009-2012 Taverham Hall, Norfolk, UK 2002-2005 Cambridge, Art in the Park, UK Fellowships 2008 Photographic Exhibtion, New work. Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. 1999 Photography Fellowship, Giver of Life, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Part-time Lecturing Posts. 2007/12 Norwich University College of the Arts 2006-1995 Norwich University College of the Arts 1997/9 Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge 2000/2002 CATS, Cambridge 1995-6 Eastbourne Art & Design College, Eastbourne 1991-1993 De Montfort University, Lincoln 1991-1993 West Norfolk College, King's Lynn Other Assignments and Publications: The Arts Council of Great Britain - Arts Angels Greetings Cards, UK - BBC Television - Cambridge City Council - Channel Four Documentary Commissions CD Music Covers Drew Pilgram - Commissions East, East Anglia - East of England Arts Board -The Guardian Newspaper - The Independent Newspaper - Melody Maker - Menagerie Theatre, Cambridge - Millennium Photography Library – Monoindustries - National Association of Midwifery - Norwich Union – NUCA Publicity Campaign - Ocean Music Trust. Hackney - Science Photo Library - University of East Anglia - The Wellcome Trust, London - Wensum Valley Medical Practice