About
CURRENT WORK/PROJECTS:
Visual Arts- @studiodekay
Performance- @kayotic_
Photography- @_ectype_
Merch Printing- @moondogprint
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Kayleigh Handley (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary
Creative & Performer based in Glasgow, UK.
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Kayleigh is continously picking up new hobbies & side-hustles that feed back into her creative work. These include; live art, print, textiles, fine art, food, drink, sculpture, craft, pole, aerial hoop, modelling, sound, video, photography, jewellery & furniture.
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She currently runs the art studios and venue at The Space, pours brews at Toro Coffee, catsits on CatInAFlat, and works at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut. Is the Director of Moon Dog Print, sells her Maker projects under the banner of Studio DeKay, and can be found both in front of and behind the camera. Gallery & Print Assistant at Scotiavisuals.
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Kayleigh is a former member of producer group Artsadmin Youth Board & performance collective The Ahhhness of Things. She has performed in the works of multiple artists, assisted various artist & orgs, and has organised various shows & events.
Gutter Ball
Gulliver's, Glasgow. 2017
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Pacitti Company Think Tank
The Ahhhness of Things
Ipswich. 2013
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Creative Hardship Fund
Creative Scots, 2022
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//at HOME with BUZZCUT// Bursary
Home Live Art, Buzzcut Festival, Glasgow. 2016
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Supported Using Public Funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Live Performance with The Ahhhness of Things
SPILL Festival National Platform. Old Police Station, Ipswich. 2014
Upcoming:
Whale Noises
Music video: performer, filming & editing
Commissioned by Beachcomber band 2022
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Kindness Coins
CD Single Artwork
Commissioned by Chad Calamity & The Cars That Go Backwards band 2022
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Youth Boards
Co-organiser workshop with Artsadmin Youth Board
Toynbee Studios, London.
Commissioned by the British Council 2015
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The Earth Will Absolve Me
Live Performances with The Ahhhness of Things
The Hat Factory, Luton, 2013
EX Catalogue,
Essay written by Josh Whitaker
Blip Blip Blip, Leeds. 2013
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Expanding Fields,
Performance Documentation
AIR publications, London. 2012
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Upcoming:
Group Show
Yard Life Gallery, Glasgow. 2022
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Current:
Local Artists' Showcase
Scotia Gallery, Glasgow. 2022
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Nocturnal Arts
Scratch Night
Gravitas, Glasgow, 2022
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//Buzzcut// Double Thrills
CCA, Glasgow. 2017
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SCRITS
Artsadmin Bar & Cafe, London. 2016
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FLESH 2
Hull & East Riding Squash Club, Hull. 2016
A Nation's Theatre://BUZZCUT On Tour: Let England Shake
Camden's People Theatre, London. 2016
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Age Has Withered Off My Tongue
With The Ahhhness of Things
]Performance Space[, London. 2013
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BROUHAHA
SIXONESIX Gallery, Cambridge. 2013
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]Performance Open[
]Performance Space[, London. 2013
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ZEALOUS X
Bargehouse Oxo Tower Wharf, London. 2013
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EX
Blip Blip Blip, East St Arts, Leeds. 2013
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Steakhouse Live @ Hackney Wicked Festival
With The Ahhhness of Things
Glass house Factory, London. 2013
Performer (in other artist's work)
HYDE DJ’s Backstage
Eliza Roga
The Yard Theatre, London. 2014
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A B C (Line)
Amalia Pica
Herald St Gallery, London. 2013
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Black Metal Chicken
Victor Ivanov
55 Gracefield Street, Departure Foundation, London. 2013
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Mental Furniture Industry
Sarah Pierce
Flat Time House, London. 2013
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Pinta Art Fair
Lygia Clark
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London. 2012
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BMW Tate Live
Emily Roysdon
Tate Modern, London. 2012
SUNDAY Art Fair
Zipora Fried
Ambika P3, London. 2010
Gallery & Print Assistant
Scotia Visuals & Scotia Gallery
Glasgow. 2021- Pres
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Director- Moon Dog Print Studio
Glasgow. 2020-Pres
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Co-organiser- Pole Photo Shoot
Scotiavisuals, Glasgow, 2022.
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Marketing & Events Co-ordinator
Gulliver's, Glasgow. 2017
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Artist Assistant- Aleksandra Mir
London. 2016
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Gallery Invigilator- Narrative Projects
London. 2015
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Steward & Fire Marshall
The Barometer of My Heart by Mark Storor London. 2015
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Hub Manager- Art Licks Weekend
London. 2015
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Performance Programme Assistant
Art Licks Weekend
London. 2013
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Stage Manager- Steakhouse Live
Richmix, London. 2013
Local Artists' Showcase
Scotia Gallery, Glasgow. 2021-Pres
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"OI" by Nat Walpole
Gulliver's, Glasgow. 2017
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Pre-Show//Degree Show
Co-curator, regular events
ArtsAdmin Bar & Cafe, London. 2014-16
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SCRITS
Co-curator, regular events
Toynbee Studios, London. 2013-16
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ON/OFF
Co-curator
Vibe Gallery, London. 2013
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GAG
MSC Centre, Grantham. 2013
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Education
BA Fine Art; Sculpture.
Wimbledon, UAL. 2013
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Foundation Diploma
Leeds College of Art. 2010