ARTIST STATEMENT

Having lived in both England and Australia, my work is an expression of emotional response and visual memory—shaped by the landscapes I have lived in, travelled through, and connected with. Whether through painting or drawing, I explore themes that consistently underpin my practice: nature, the environment, conservation, and, within these, ideas of mindfulness and self-reflection.

In both mediums, I aim to create a strong sense of mood and drama, using light and contrast as key elements to guide emotional response. My paintings—built up through thin, delicate layers of oil paint—strip away representational form to evoke a more ethereal, atmospheric quality. These works are intended as emotional and sensory explorations, inviting the viewer into a quiet, contemplative space where they can connect with their own memories and sense of place.

By contrast, my drawings—created primarily in graphite and charcoal—lean more toward representation, often drawn from my own photographic references. These works offer a more immediate connection to the natural world, while still encouraging introspection and emotional engagement.

At the heart of my practice is a curiosity about the inner world—our subconscious responses to the environments we move through, and how experiences resonate differently within each of us. Through my work, I hope to open up conversations around memory, connection, and the deeply personal ways in which we interpret and hold on to the landscapes of our lives.