Born and raised in Liverpool, Grogan’s work is deeply informed by her upbringing and the traditional hand skills passed down within her family. Her practice explores themes of nostalgia, social class, taste, and humour, inviting viewers to reflect on how these elements influence our understanding of art and tradition. Her creative process blends technical precision with personal expression, resulting in pieces that embody both formality and spontaneity. The composition is made instinctively during the modelling stage, and she employs a combination of sculptural modelling and hand wood carving to execute each piece. The works are further enriched by the application of traditional techniques such as water gilding and verre églomisé, using precious metal leaf. Through her intricate and thoughtful exploration of materials and technique, Grogan seeks to invite dialogue about the intersections of history, craft, and modernity, ultimately questioning how we remember, interpret, and celebrate our collective past.
Education
BA Hons Historic Woodcarving & Gilding
City & Guilds of London Art School 2020-2023
BA Hons Fashion Design
Northumbria University 1999 - 2003
Foundation Diploma Art & Design
Liverpool John Moores University 1998 - 1999
Awards / Grants
Master Carvers Certificate
Livery Company Skills Council (LCSC) 2024
Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Joiners & Ceilers
2024
Wood Award
Best Student Designer 2023
QEST Scholarship
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust 2022
Bronze 3D Modelling Award
Goldsmith’s Craft & Design Award 2022
John Herbert Social/Political Award
British Art Medal Society
Winner Emerging Carver Award
Grinling Gibbons 300 Tercentenary Award 2021
Residencies
Sarabande Foundation
London 2023 - 2025
Selfridges House of Bandits Pop Up
London 2025