My work starts from being immersed in the landscape, gathering colours, shapes and sensations. A balance disorder means I experience movement and sound differently and with increased intensity. This creates ambiguity in my perception as well as the necessity to pay attention closely to my surroundings.
In the studio I translate these embodied experiences, often painting with my hands and using large bodily gestures, before building up layers. The result is art that holds atmosphere, energy, and rhythm.
My subjects range from the micro movement of breath in meditation, through wind and rushing water to the traverse of celestial bodies. Forests, water and mountains hold particular significance for me as these environments bring grounding and uplifting joy.
I’m interested in how these movements both affect and mirror our internal emotional states. My hope is that my paintings create a meeting place between our inner landscapes and the natural world.
My work is currently part of the air arts exhibition ‘Home, Health & Hope’ at the Royal Derby Hospital and the Level Centre Summer Open, has been in Leicester Museum and Art Gallery for their Open Exhibition, in group shows and art fairs, displayed in wellness centres, hospitality venues, therapy spaces and is in private collections in the UK and Europe. A full list of exhibitions can be found here.
Things I love: being barefoot in forests, swimming in open water, playing with my two girls, small festivals, camping in our ridiculous bell tent, eating things I’ve grown or cooked outside, reading epic fantasy novels, movement through dance, yoga and climbing.
Embodiment is a hugely important part of my work. In nature it’s easier to feel fully alive when we’re paying attention to the small details. I want my work to offer that same experience- immersion and a moment of mindfulness.
My values
No animal ingredients
All of my work is created without animal ingredients, eg. I use synthetic brushes, there’s no bone char in my paint and the paper I use isn’t sized with gelatine or pressed with wool. I research each new material before I welcome it into my practice.
Treading lightly on the planet
The most sustainable thing we can do is use what we have already so I collage over old canvases and re-use packaging. I’m replacing my paint with bio-based acrylic (50% plant based, vegan and free of heavy metals). I’m also phasing out cotton in favour of linen canvas to reduce water and pesticide use.
Supporting UK business
I use UK suppliers for my art supplies and UK printers. I support ethical and sustainable suppliers and shop small wherever I can. Less to the billionaires, more to local people.
Human made
All of my work is original and handmade and the words you read are written by me.
