| I was born at the centre of a labyrinth in Bristol under a new moon. The fairies, animals and other spirits that lived there taught me how to open up to my senses, and using them to guide me I found my way out into the world. The second I arrived in the world art has run through my veins and everything I see or feel is interpreted and transformed in my mind into some kind of work of art as I take inspiration from my surroundings. Life is a work of art in itself. After studying languages at university in London and then travelling to faraway lands I came home and my inner artist was born. As a self-taught artist I use my instinct, innovation and emotions to create my pieces. Most of my work is painted using acrylic on canvas board and often incorporates metallic leaf and inks. The beauty of the human body takes central role in many of my paintings, largely inspired by the decadence of the 1920s. The subjects of the paintings show the spirit embodied in human form and I use the brush to create the emotion that people demonstrate and experience in real life while leaving that piece of mystery and intrigue to portray our emotional spectrum. World travel and the study of languages have largely contributed to my inspiration from other cultures through tribal and world art and the symbols and patterns they use. I also take an interest in how we communicate through speech but also how a large portion of communication is achieved through the body and senses. I am currently looking into synaesthesia*, a topic that has intrigued me for years, and I take a huge interest in how we use a combination of sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing to interpret life, existence and the world around us. My work is greatly inspired by the smells, textures, colours and sounds of nature, all the senses that evoke emotion from the abyss of the human soul. Past work has drawn inspiration from the seasons, the compass points and the elements. |
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