Artist Statement

My work is based on my life experiences and my responses to them. Chronic ill heath at an early age forced me to stop and remain still, this was at a time of life when I would have naturally expanded and explored. This contradiction between what my body needed and what my heart/soul desired lead to a extensive reflection on the deeper meanings of life and a long term quest for recovery. It was embarking on this journey into the unknown that not only brought about an insatiable appetite to learn, grow and seek answers but also a strong desire to communicate my findings to others through art.

The subject matter of my work varies greatly from piece to piece yet beneath all of my works lies the passion to convey to others that which I have seen, experienced or sensed, be it about the awe inspiring, triumph over adversity, or capturing in a moment the essence of the soul.

As much as my research into alternative medicines and healing has been substantial so have my experiments with artistic media and space. I never tire of exploring new materials and I am always pushing myself to find the medium that best communicates each concept to others. Explorations with materials such as glass and metal have been a real pleasure for me due to the voices these have inherent within them.

Having the opportunity to make works on a large scale is, and always will be, incredibly exciting for me. We may engage with art with the eyes but scaling up (or down) can often help to enhance the bodies response to works. I seek to make works that elicit visceral responses, allowing the audience to truly engage and absorb themselves within them.