I am interested in Landscape because it offers me a rich context for enquiry, as well as the opportunity for direct visual observation. The simple experience of nature’s cycles and seasons, changing weather and geographical peculiarities, provokes in me a compelling emotional reaction, which forms the basis of my work.
As a visual artist, I use painting to express my way of seeing the world. I sense, through my body, that I am part of the world; yet, my mind understands that I am also separate and autonomous. I paint to be more fully present to this reality- to deepen my awareness of the thin veil between my material nature and my inner self, between the physical world and the spiritual reality, which points toward the transcendence of God. For me, painting is an act of communication that makes visible what normally remains unseen- my personal creative vision.
My practice begins outside. I seek out places of beauty and wilderness where I can experience a sense of solitude and immersion in nature; when the scene comes alive, I respond through painting and drawing.
I work with materials in ways that mimic natural phenomenon such as translucence, reflection, shadow, form and colour. I paint reflexively, referring to the landscape as a visual anchor, whilst allowing the work to develop in response to what emerges. I make paintings on paper, board, canvas or back-lit perspex using oil, acrylic or household paints, dry mediums or collage. The surfaces of these paintings are marked with scratches, drips, gestures and layers that are, in some places, raw and unembellished, in other places, delicate and beautiful.
As a visual artist, I use painting to express my way of seeing the world. I sense, through my body, that I am part of the world; yet, my mind understands that I am also separate and autonomous. I paint to be more fully present to this reality- to deepen my awareness of the thin veil between my material nature and my inner self, between the physical world and the spiritual reality, which points toward the transcendence of God. For me, painting is an act of communication that makes visible what normally remains unseen- my personal creative vision.
My practice begins outside. I seek out places of beauty and wilderness where I can experience a sense of solitude and immersion in nature; when the scene comes alive, I respond through painting and drawing.
I work with materials in ways that mimic natural phenomenon such as translucence, reflection, shadow, form and colour. I paint reflexively, referring to the landscape as a visual anchor, whilst allowing the work to develop in response to what emerges. I make paintings on paper, board, canvas or back-lit perspex using oil, acrylic or household paints, dry mediums or collage. The surfaces of these paintings are marked with scratches, drips, gestures and layers that are, in some places, raw and unembellished, in other places, delicate and beautiful.