Simon Fraser

Detail-orientated practising artist and designer with a background in a variety of artistic mediums. Versatile skill set with 5 years’ experience within the art and theatre industry; as well as a portfolio of varied accomplishments including exhibitions and theatre design projects. Accustomed to working in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budgeting requirements. Exceptional collaborative and leadership skills with significant ability to perform under pressure. History in hospitality delivering comprehensive customer service, sales and written and oral communication. Passion to join a fast-paced creative team where collaborative work is celebrated.

I am a queer artist and designer of performance space with a background in Fine Art Sculpture. I have recently been accepted onto Wimbledon's MA course in Theatre Design, to start in the autumn.

the majority of my work is site-specific, but as a designer, I have had credits at the Bush Theatre and The Lion and Unicorn Theatre. Working within the theatre industry since I graduated with a BA Fine Art degree from Chelsea College of Art in 2017, (following a foundation degree in Art and Design at Central Saint Martins) has given me crucial, the first-hand experience of how a theatre company operates, including all of the technicalities that surround the craft.

Within this time I have involved myself in all areas of production, including developing and expanding my logistical knowledge of the running of a company, throughout a programmed season. All of this has given me a very concrete foundation to guide me forward in a career in design.

I am interested in furthering my understanding of site-specific performance as I believe this will be a very interesting avenue of theatre that will need to be discussed and explored again. With my understanding of working site-specifically, I am excited to work alongside like-minded people who want to adapt to the times and still produce amazing work.

Credits

Set Designer, Fast Love, Theatre 503, 3 weeks, 2019
Set Designer, Fast Love, The Lion and Unicorn, 3 weeks, 2019
Design Assistant, Strange Fruit, Bush Theatre, 2019
Design Assistant, Rust, Bush Theatre, 2019
Scenic/Interior Designer, (Refurbishment of part of the building) Bush Theatre, 2019
Producer, Bloom Theatre, *various, 2019-present
Writer and Co-Producer of Avalance, Digital Production, Filmed at Bush Theatre, Debuted online Jan 2021

Training

2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree Honours in Fine Art - Chelsea College of Art, (University of the Arts London)
October 2014 – July 2017
Chelsea College of Art, 16 John Islip St, London SW1P 4JU
Specialising in Site-Specific sculpture and photography. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Cargo Collective and running own website.

Currently studying for an MA in Theatre Design at Wimbledon College of Art. Class of 2021

• Slade School of Fine Art: Life Drawing and Painting – 4 Weeks (May 2017)
• Conde Nast College: Vogue Summer Intensive Course, (July-Sep 2016)
• Central St Martins: Costume Design for Performance – 3 weeks (July-Aug 2017)
• Central St Martins: Set Design for Performance – 3 weeks (July-Aug 2017)
• Hayward Gallery (Southbank Centre): Space in Motion Design Course – 4 weeks (Nov-Dec 2018)