I was born in Farnborough, Hampshire, within a family with no obvious creative connections. My father John Poulter worked in plastics engineering and taught me how to strip down and rebuild cars and motorbikes. We moved to Norfolk in the early Seventies where I became increasingly introverted. I passed the 11 Plus and was one of only two children to go from the village school in Brockdish to Diss Grammar School. Here my main promise was in athletic pursuits and a regular appearance in the Diss Grammar School football first eleven. During the Summer periods I excelled at hurdling and eventually joined Diss Athletic Club. At the age of 14 a copy of 'Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols' went round on the school bus. I died my hair red and along with my good friend Paul Mann, decided to learn to play guitar and form a band. The 'Subversive Elements' toured village halls in Norfolk and Suffolk, keenly supported by our mentor Roger Deakin. Paul and I were advised that attendance at the local art school would ensure we could continue being in bands and do little else. This turned out to be true. Consequently, I studied painting at Norwich School of Art and St Martins in London.

The focus of my practice since 1995 has been on commissioned work collaborating with a variety of organisations across the UK. These commissions have largely responded to political issues specific to people and place. Several themes reoccur, including an interest in human behaviour, the English landscape and identity, technology and regeneration.

I have a wonderful daughter, Nadja, who is currently studying Fashion at Kingston University.

My work as a founder member of PVA MediaLab has allowed me to develop a lab model with artists nationally and internationally.

Since 2002 I have developed a consultative practice working with artists and arts organisations on projects. My areas of specialism include advice on developing creative technology facilities, artistic programming, facilitation and commissioning.

I am presently living in London.