About

I am a painter based in East Devon who recently graduated with a First Class Degree in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University School of Art. I have since studied drawing at the Royal Drawing School in London, on the Drawing Intensive Term.

My artistic practice focuses on exploring the interconnectedness between art, science, and nature. I believe that without a connection to nature, it is challenging for people to grasp the realities of climate change. I aim to deepen our understanding of natural ecosystems and human activities, shedding light on the innate relationship between the two. Humanity and the environment are interlinked.

Through my work, I challenge individuals to look beyond the surface of the landscape, urging them to consider the smaller details that reflect broader environmental changes. For example, I focus on the prevalence of lichens, mosses and ferns, highlighting their significance as indicators of air quality and environmental health. By portraying places like Wistman’s Wood, Dartmoor, not merely as beauty spots but as scientific and research-rich environments, I aim to encourage a more profound understanding of the ecological intricacies at play.

Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, and Pierre Boncompain’s work particularly resonate with me. I am influenced by their use of bold colour and shape which are key features in all three artists’ work. It is the mystery and secrecy of painting that draws me back to the studio each day. Mystery in terms of not knowing how the painting will turn out and secrecy as each new layer applied conceals those beneath. Only I as the artist know what once was there. What I have chosen to reveal and hide is integral to my work.