Early Life and Education Born: London, United Kingdom (1969) Parents: Novelist Shena Mackay and art critic David Sylvester Education: B-TEC Diploma in Art and Design from Epsom School of Art (1985–87) Drawing and Printmaking classes at Morley College, London (1987–89) BA Degree in Fine Arts from the Slade School of Art, London (1989–93) Early Career: Worked as a waitress and in an animation studio during her studies. Awards: First-prize recipient in the National Competition for British Art Students at Slade. Artistic Development and Influences Mo…