Artist’s Statement

For me, the landscape is my mirror. It contains so much energy, emotion and colour but it also is a reflection of my own life, struggles and joys. I’ve always enjoyed subject matter that provides turbulence and questioning but has a beautiful element. As an undergraduate I was particularly interested in self portraits, club culture and lap dogs. A curious mix and one which has transformed as I have matured with my work but the interest in escapism, self enquiry and the effect of humans on the natural world remains. Currently I find the land around me the most captivating subject matter- the changing seasons, the effect of climate change, the human touch and also the lack of it. The embedded memories of those who have worked and lived on the land before me and my own emotions. I am also currently working on a bloom series depicting cut flowers in vases. This piques my interest in the juxtaposition between captivity and the wild…