I'm a filmmaker and visual artist who trained at Central Saint Martins in London and the San Francisco Art Institute. My practice spans film, video installation and poetry, exploring embodiment, identity and representation with a collaborative, exploratory approach. I have shown work across Europe and the U.S., including Viaggio: A Journey, and my art lives in public and private collections such as the Museum of Fine Art Santa Fe and the Anaïs Nin Foundation. I contribute writing and visual art to publications like A Café in Space: Anaïs Nin Literary Journal and have taught, curated, and presented artist talks around the world.…

Colette Standish

I'm a filmmaker and visual artist who trained at Central Saint Martins in London and the San Francisco Art Institute. My practice spans film, video installation and poetry, exploring embodiment, identity and representation with a collaborative, exploratory approach. I have shown work across Europe and the U.S., including Viaggio: A Journey, and my art lives in public and private collections such as the Museum of Fine Art Santa Fe and the Anaïs Nin Foundation. I contribute writing and visual art to publications like A Café in Space: Anaïs Nin Literary Journal and have taught, curated, and presented artist talks around the world.…

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I’m a filmmaker and visual artist who trained at Central Saint Martins in London and the San Francisco Art Institute. My practice spans film, video installation and poetry, exploring embodiment, identity and representation with a collaborative, exploratory approach.

I have shown work across Europe and the U.S., including Viaggio: A Journey, and my art lives in public and private collections such as the Museum of Fine Art Santa Fe and the Anaïs Nin Foundation. I contribute writing and visual art to publications like A Café in Space: Anaïs Nin Literary Journal and have taught, curated, and presented artist talks around the world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Academic Resources Tutor at San Francisco Art Institute
January 1, 2021 - Present
Supported undergraduate and graduate students with academic writing, reading comprehension, study skills, and time management strategies. Edited essays, artist statements, resumes, and application materials for students pursuing opportunities in the arts. Designed presentations and instructional materials for online learning environments. Assisted students in adapting to remote learning while maintaining engagement and academic progress.
Freelance Art Instructor at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance art instructor – afterschool curriculum for young adults; 6-week studio art courses covering materials, drawing, painting, subject, form and content.
Fundraising & Arts Programming Support at Center for Sex & Culture
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Coordinated fundraising events, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, auctions, and public arts programming. Assisted with membership coordination, administrative operations, and community outreach initiatives.
Exhibition Attendant & Volunteer at SOMArts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Supported gallery operations, exhibitions, public programming, and visitor engagement within a multidisciplinary arts organization.
Studio Practitioner at Self-employed
December 31, 2009 - Present
Full-time and part-time studio practice.
Freelance Art Instructor, Filmmaker, Visual Artist at Independent / Freelance
December 31, 2009 - Present
Develop and facilitate studio art instruction for young adults, including coursework in drawing, painting film and video, materials, composition, and conceptual development. Mentor emerging artists through individualized instruction, portfolio guidance, and creative development. Direct, write, compose, perform, and produce multidisciplinary film and visual art projects presented internationally. Coordinate exhibitions, screenings, artist talks, and public-facing arts programming. Maintain an active studio practice with work exhibited in galleries, film festivals, and cultural institutions throughout the United States and Europe.
Full-time Studio Practitioner at Self-employed (London)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Full-time studio practice.
Visiting Lecturer at University of New Mexico
January 1, 2005 - Present
Group and individual tutorials and drawing classes.
Residency and Visiting Lecturer at International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture, Perugia, Italy
January 1, 2002 - Present
Teaching life drawing; painting workshops; group and individual tutorials; studio practice.
Lecturing/Teaching at S.O.A.S - School of Oriental & African Studies, London
January 1, 2001 - Present
Weekly lectures on the History of World Art covering Islamic, African Indian, Chinese and Japanese art; organized slideshows and prepared handouts.
Creative Art Adviser at 10 Downing Street (private house gallery)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Counseled on color schemes with regards to the reconstruction and updating of various staterooms; curated and counseled on exhibitions, permanent and temporary, at No 10.

Education

PhD Candidate (ABD) at Maine, U.S. Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Master of Fine Arts (Honors) at San Francisco Art Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) at Central Saint Martins School of Art, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Helene Wurlitzer Grant/Residency
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Residency, International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture, Perugia, Italy
January 1, 2002 - June 17, 2026
Jessops Photography Award
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Student of the Year, Rochdale Art College
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    Chasing the Light: Dreamscape of the Erotic Body
    This video is one of five that transcend the erotic imagination from the subconscious world of dreams into the conscious world of being. The video centers on the contradiction and paradox of the erotic experience that brings about tension and thus finds its release via the transgression of opposing energies that clash and ignite each other into a kaleidoscope of light and color - the orgasm. The sounds of breathing navigate the labyrinth of the subconscious dream world, yet simultaneously, one is acutely aware of being in the present conscious world; one is lost and found, invisible and visible. The paradox of the erotic experience. video filmdirector videoeditor cinematographer soundeditor…
    Chasing the Light: Dreamscape of the Erotized Body
    This video is one of four that transcend the erotic imagination from the subconscious world of dreams into the conscious world of being. The video centers on the contradiction and paradox of the erotic experience that brings about tension and thus finds its release via the transgression of opposing energies that clash and ignite each other into a kaleidoscope of light and color - the orgasm. The sounds of breathing navigate the labyrinth of the subconscious dream world, yet simultaneously, one is acutely aware of being in the present conscious world; one is lost and found, invisible and visible. The paradox of the erotic experience. video videoeditor filmdirector…
    Chasing the Light: Dreamscape of the Erotized Body
    The video is one of five that transcend the erotic imagination from the subconscious world of dreams into the conscious world of being. The video centers on the contradiction and paradox of the erotic experience that brings about tension and thus finds its release via the transgression of opposing energies that clash and ignite each other into a kaleidoscope of light and color - the orgasm. The sounds of breathing navigate the labyrinth of the subconscious dream world, yet simultaneously, one is acutely aware of being in the present conscious world; one is lost and found, invisible and visible. The paradox of the erotic experience. video filmdirector videoeditor…