ARTIST STATEMENT

"Fascinated with the human condition, the perceptions of reality, our nature-society relations and the passage of time, I seek to unearth the fragile trace we leave behind, to capture what lingers just beyond reach, often glimpsed through the ephemeral nature of light.

Historical references as a starting point within my work help facilitate connections with the past, the here and now with possible futuristic scenarios.

Research into the materiality of different mediums is ongoing. Layering, fusing and erasure are constructs that not only disturb the human form and surrounds but support the theory behind the works. These include paintings with an extended focus on drawings, photographs, sculptures and videos.

My paintings often reference the old masters’ use of chiaroscuro (light and dark), oils, mediums and glazes and can also incorporate alla prima and acrylic paint. The use of additional substances that have connections with universal elements support the demands of innovation.

Both traditional and digital/Photoshop photography creates a support role as well as standalone artworks. These works are both figurative and abstract with the figure often deconstructed in varying degrees.

Exploratory works in charcoal, ink, chalk pastels, gouache, graphite and colour pencils alongside preliminary sculptural works that incorporate various materials such as ceramics, wax, felt, hair, found objects and other substances are in construction.

At the exploratory stage, working with videos will allow the creation of a key element in the narrative structure of my work. By working across multiple mediums, I hope not only to challenge my existing skills and knowledge base, but to entice the viewer to complete the work through their own personal response .”