About my work

My artwork explores our evolving relationship with the natural world. My inspiration stems from my upbringing in Northumberland where I always found great joy while observing subjects that were non-human, such as animals, plants, and landscapes. This passion I have for the natural world encouraged me to travel the world, coming across a wide variety of landscapes along the way. I’ve become intrigued over the years by how the world around us is constantly changing form. Our relationship with technology has evolved, social media has mushroomed, and AI has become nothing short of unavoidable. Yet, we always return to nature by means of escape, to find a sense of peace in a world that’s become quite chaotic.

My aesthetic is deeply inspired by early 20th Century art movements, such as Futurism, Fauvism and German Expressionism; moments in art history that really caught my attention as a child. I gravitated towards these as they always conveyed strong qualities of escapism. Whether it was through vivid colour palettes or the way that movement was captured, I found a real purity and sense of joy in them. The bold colours and swirling motions that reinforce my work bring into focus a quality that feels otherworldly. Puzzle-like segments distort our perception of the surrounding world, while also bringing a playful innocence to each piece. From a distance, my paintings are fragmented, busy, and full of energy reflecting worlds that are fast-paced and turbulent. However, when zooming in, I encourage viewers to take their time and focus on individual pieces of the puzzle. To observe the subtle changes in colour, the individual shapes of each piece and how they engage with one another. My style of painting is incredibly intricate, using smooth curves, bold lines, and smooth blends of paint to emphasise its delicate nature. My work becomes a form of therapy, introducing these satisfying techniques to block out the noise.

Image: Self Portrait (2023). Oil on linen, 50cm x 40cm.