Statement

I am a London-based abstract artist who finds inspiration in the fluid and dynamic nature of water. I am intrigued by its shimmering beauty and how water interacts with the soil, silt and rock that it flows over, changing its form and colour depending on temperature and gradient, reflecting light and intertwining with mud and plants. 

My art is an emotional reaction inspired by many years of kayaking and photographing water as an editorial photographer, working with a camera from kayaks and diving.

I embed items collected from the water’s edge into my paintings. This collected material, gravel, sand, leaves, twigs, etc. creates a rich texture within the painting, which, when side-lit, such as early morning sunlight through a window, throws shadows across the painting, changing as the light changes throughout the day.

I use mixed-media and varnishes with differing finishes to represent the smooth flowing qualities of water. reflecting the interconnectedness of land and water while creating interesting textural contrasts within the painting.