Cj Pitcher is a multidisciplinary artist based in North Cumbria, exploring themes of materials, ceremonies, and rituals, with a particular focus on Nuclear Semiotics—the study of long-term nuclear waste warning systems. Their practice spans bricolage sculpture, photography, and text, creating dynamic, thought-provoking works that challenge perceptions and spark dialogue.
Cj has been awarded artist residencies at the University of Cumbria's School of Education, Arts and Society and TIDAL with Signal Film and Media. They won first place in the West Coast Photo Festival Open Call and have exhibited in group shows across the UK, contributing writings to international projects. In addition to their artistic practice, Cj is actively involved in workshops, artist talks, and inclusive arts, serving as a trustee for Prism Arts.
Artist Residencies
2024 - TIDAL, Artist Development Lab 2, Signal Film and Media
2023/24 - University of Cumbria (School of Education, Arts and Society) - Graduate Residency Program
2022 - TIDAL, Artist Development Lab, Signal Film and Media
Awards
2021 - West Coast Photo Festival Open Call, First Place Winner
Writing Contributions
Sound / Performance - Group
2023 - Phygital Phonics 3, Hull Artists Research Initiative
Exhibitions - Group
2023 - Convergence, Carlisle
2022 - The Mismatch Collective, Carlisle
2022 - Freeradicalsunited, I ME US, Carlisle
2021 - West Coast Photo Festival, Chapter Two Open Call, Barrow-in-Furness
2021 - I don’t know, curated by Celeste Drouin-Davis, online showing
2016 - Nottingham College, Photography All Years End of Year Show, Nottingham
Artist Talks
2023 - Exhibition out of the box thinking, University of Cumbria (Wildlife Media and Film/TV students)
Workshops
2022 - Sound Gardening (Field Recording), Tullie Museum
Commissions
2022 - “I ME US” - Free Radicals United CiC
Board of Trustees / Volunteer
2024 - Board of Trustees, Prism Arts, Carlisle
Education
2023 - BA, Photography, University of Cumbria
2016 - BTEC Level Three Photography, Nottingham College