Artists Statement
I have a fascination with the human condition, how individuals and communities respond to environmental, social and emotional change. I often let my work unfold trusting my unconscious and conscious thoughts to intertwine. The process of drawing and experimenting allows me to daydream on paper, then I develop these loose sketches into more concrete bodies of work.
My practice is inspired by these concepts in parallel with the female form, colour and texture. My intention is to provoke an emotional response from the viewer investigating ideas around isolation and displacement. Paintings of large female nudes, semi abstract oil paintings and mixed media sculptures explore the existential core of human experience and spirit and the resilience of both our physical and psychological landscapes.
I also enjoy playing with scale and proportion. Often looking at juxtaposed positions - beauty and beast, strength and fragility, power and suppression. My work combines old with new; intertwining the past with the present, helping me make sense of the world and others I meet along the way.
Exhibitions
2019 - Oxford Art Society, Annual exhibition
2019 - AOFS A collective practice
2019 - AOFS Artweeks, Oxford
2018 - AOFS Artweeks, Oxford
2017 - AOFS Artweeks, Oxford
2009 - Colony of Artists – exhibition, Edinburgh
2008 - Edinburgh University Settlement, Annual exhibition
2008 - The Wash, (Solo)
2007 - Edinburgh University Settlement, Annual exhibition
2007 - The Wash (solo)
2004 - Edinburgh University Settlement, Annual exhibition
2000 - The Blue Moon, Edinburgh (solo)
1998 - Edinburgh Art College, Edinburgh
1997 - Aberdeen University, Old Aberdeen (solo)
1997-2000 - Kirkbuddo Gallery, near Dundee
1997 - The Blue Moon Edinburgh (solo)
1996 - Banns, Hunter square, Edinburgh 1997
1996 - The Wild Boar, Aberdeen
1995 - The Meffan Institute, Angus Artists Christmas Show
1994 - Maison Hectors, Stockbridge. Edinburgh
1994 - 100 Women’s Exhibition, Chambers Street Museum Edinburgh
1992/93/94 - The Gallery Bar Edinburgh (solo)
1992 – 1993 - Kirkbuddo Gallery, near Dundee (solo)
1992 - Compass Gallery, Glasgow
