My paintings focus on the fruitfulness and fecundity of life in all its forms but principally on absorption in organic growth. Making connections between human and nature, and the pressing concern for the need to find balance. 

Surreal elements within my paintings create a playfulness suggesting organic mutation,attempting to create unity and harmony in all senses of the word. Abstracted plant forms represent microscopic cell structures in nature.

Occasionally less organic forms such as a mobile-phone have been introduced as a reminder of constraints that are placed by humans over nature. Throughout the primary desire is to focus on growth, nurture and transformation.

I have made work that is inspired by my time in India, where I became aware of the importance small-scale farming plays in helping to eradicate poverty and in keeping a diverse plate of nourishing food within the country. One of my favourite things I observed, which in turn has informed my work, were the bountiful baskets at markets on the roadside. or balanced on women’s heads, rich in colour and varied produce. Landscapes dotted with palm trees offering shade to the people that work the land, where life is spent alongside nature.

More recently I have been inspired by local and seasonal food,and have been drawing seeds turning into plants whilst celebrating the people that improve the world they inhabit.

I explore a variation of paint applications that reveal the fine detail you would notice when looking closely at a flower or a leaf. Attempting to create unity and harmony in all senses of the word.

The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down much of the human-controlled part of the world,  but, thankfully, the calming power of natureremained there for us through it all; allowing us to find sanctuary in the seemingly small fundamental tasks.